Perfil sociodemográfico, sintomas osteomusculares, morbidades referidas e indicadores de bem-estar de mulheres com e sem trabalho remunerado: resultados do inquérito de saúde da mulher de Uberaba-MG

Abstract

Musculoskeletal symptoms present high prevalence and negative impact, especially among women. The objective of the study was to investigate the characteristics of musculoskeletal symptoms and their association with sociodemographic conditions in women, analyzing data from the Women’s Health Survey of the city of Uberaba / MG. Cross-sectional, population-based study involving 1,486 women. Sociodemographic characteristics, presence of symptoms, limitations in activities and the need for consults with health professionals were analyzed using the Nordic Osteomuscular Symptoms Questionnaire and the Visual Analogic Scale. It was indicated that 62.45% of the women reported symptoms in at least one part of the body, 73.69% reported no limitations in activities and 66.35% did not consult health professional. Higher prevalence of symptoms, limitations and professional consult was observed for the low back, in younger ones with no stable union. The presence and greater intensities of the symptoms presented associations with limitations in the activities and the search for health professionals. The high prevalence of these symptoms challenges the public health system to meet the needs inherent to these conditions in women.