The work ability Index and musculoskeletal disorders in Turkish Firefighters: A cross-sectional study on occupational health determinants
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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nuray DEMİRALP Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Öğr. Gör. Ayşe Ütük Ankara Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Kemal Demiralp
Büşra Umay
Prof. Dr. Hürmüz Koç Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi, Türkiye
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(SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
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| Dergi Adı | WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation (Q3) | ||
| Dergi ISSN | 1051-9815 Dergi Bilgileri (2026) | ||
| Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler | SSCI | ||
| Makale Dili | Türkçe | Basım Tarihi | 06-2026 |
| Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa | – / 0 / – | DOI | 10.1177/10519815261457100 |
| Makale Linki | https://doi.org/10.1177/10519815261457100 | ||
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| BackgroundFirefighting is a physically demanding and hazardous profession. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and declining work ability threaten workforce sustainability and public safety. Despite its critical importance, comprehensive occupational health data on this population remains limited in certain regions.ObjectiveThis study evaluated the Work Ability Index (WAI) and its occupational health correlates among Turkish firefighters.MethodsThis cross-sectional study examined 428 active-duty male firefighters from major Turkish cities using three validated instruments: the Work Ability Index, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Multivariable linear regression modeling identified independent predictors of work ability.ResultsMean WAI score was 42.66 ± 5.08, with 11.2% having poor or moderate work ability. High prevalence of overweight … |
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| firefighters | work capacity evaluation musculoskeletal diseases | occupational health | physical fitness | risk assessment | cross-sectional studies |
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| Google Scholar | 1 |