Hand anthropometric survey of Iranian healthcare workers-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Hand anthropometric survey of Iranian healthcare workers

Published:2023-05-22 Issue:4 Volume:33 Page:338-354
ISSN:1090-8471
Container-title:Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries
language:en
Short-container-title:Hum Ftrs & Erg Mfg Svc

Author:

Zare Asma¹,Jahangiri Mehdi²,Seif Mozhgan³,Choobineh Alireza²^ORCID,Tahernejad Somayeh⁴

Affiliation:

1. Department of Occupational Health Engineering Sirjan School of Medical Sciences Sirjan Iran

2. Research Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran

3. Department of Epidemiology, School of Health Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran

4. Department of Occupational Health Engineering and Safety at Work, School of Public Health Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman Iran

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundHand anthropometric data can help properly design hand tools and protective equipment for healthcare workers. This study aimed to measure and analyze the hand anthropometric data of Iranian healthcare workers.MethodsIn this cross‐sectional study, 33 hand dimensions were measured among 540 Iranian healthcare workers (270 male and 270 female) in six ethnic groups. Two‐dimensional imaging and traditional measurement methods were used. The data were classified and compared based on gender and ethnicity.ResultsThe results revealed a difference between the dimensions of males' and females' hands, which indicated that the dimensions of males' hands were larger. The results showed significant differences between different regions of Iran and other countries including the United States, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Colombia.ConclusionDifferences in hand anthropometric dimensions should be considered in the design and manufacture of hand tools and hand protection equipment to prevent reduced productivity, occupational injuries, and diseases.

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,Human Factors and Ergonomics

Link

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/hfm.20994

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