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Development and testing of a questionnaire: assessment of occupational risk factors in surgeons
Ana Vîlcova1,2, Alexandru Ferdohleb2, Larisa Spinei3, Angela Paraschiv4, Raisa Deleu1, Elena Ciobanu1
https://doi.org/10.52645/MJHS.2026.1.07
Surgery exposes professionals to significant physical and psychological risks, including intense exertion, prolonged static postures, and repetitive gestures, often leading to musculoskeletal pain. International studies report prevalence rates above 90%, linked to long procedures and poor ergonomics, alongside exposure to biological and chemical hazards, radiation, toxic smoke, and chronic stress. In the Republic of Moldova, occupational health in the medical sector is underexplored, with no tools tailored to surgeons. This study aims to develop and validate the first nationally standardized questionnaire to assess these risks and support public health policies.