Analysis of risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome among hospital floor cleaners
- VernacularTitle:Эмнэлгийн үйлчлэгч нарын дунд бугуйн сувгийн хам шинжийн эрсдэлт хүчин зүйлсийг судалсан үр дүн
- Author:
Dulamtso O
1
;
2
;
Munkhsaikhan J
3
;
Oyunchimeg M
3
;
Lkhamtsoo N
3
Author Information
1. "Ach" Medical University
2. Gurvan Gal Hospital
3. Third State Central Hospital
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Obesity;
Smoking;
Pregnancy;
Comorbidities;
Female sex
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2026;91(1):199-204
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
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Abstract:
Background:Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a disease caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel and is considered to have an individual, occupational, and socioeconomic impact.
Aim:To study the risk factors for CTS among hospital floor cleaners.
Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among floor cleaners at the Third State Central Hospital. Clinical and electrophysiological severity of CTS were evaluated using standardised scales, and symptoms were assessed with the self-administered Boston Questionnaire (BQ). Demographic and non-occupational factors, as well as durations of current and previous occupations, were recorded. The diagnosis was confirmed by electrophysiological analysis. Each assessment was categorised as mild, moderate, or severe. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 27.0.
Result:The prevalence of CTS among floor cleaners was 39% (32/82) (p < 0.001). In the simple logistic regression, comorbidities (OR, 2.50 [95% CI, 1.02-6.16]), smoking (OR, 3.90 [95% CI, 1.12-13.57]) and in the multiple logistic regression, only comorbidities (OR, 2.90 [95% CI, 1.03-8.16]) were the predictors of CTS.
Conclusion:The risk of developing CTS among hospital floor cleaners is influenced by BMI, smoking, and comorbidities, including diabetes mellitus.
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