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Table 2 Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in different body regions [% (n)] (n = 45)

From: Factors associated with musculoskeletal symptoms and heart rate variability among cleaners – cross-sectional study

Body regions

Previous 12 months

Impairment

Demand for care

Previous 7 days

Neck

15.6 (7)

6.7 (3)

8.9 (4)

8.9 (4)

Shoulders

28.9 (13)

6.7 (3)

15.6 (7)

20.0 (9)

Upper back

15.6 (7)

6.7 (3)

6.7 (3)

15.6 (7)

Elbows

4.4 (2)

0 (0)

0 (0)

6.7 (3)

Lower Back

4.4 (2)

2.2 (1)

4.4 (2)

6.7 (3)

Wrists and hands

17.8 (8)

2.2 (1)

4.4 (2)

8.9 (4)

Hip and thighs

6.7 (3)

2.2 (1)

2.2 (1)

6.7 (3)

Knees

31.2 (14)

8.9 (4)

22.2 (10)

20.0 (9)

Ankles and feet

31.2 (14)

2.2 (1)

11.1 (5)

24.4 (11)