The prevalence of fibromyalgia among textile workers in the city of Denizli in Turkey

Cobankara V., Unal U. O., Kaya A., BOZKURT A. I., ÖZTÜRK M. A.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES, vol.14, no.4, pp.390-394, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1756-185x.2011.01620.x
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.390-394
  • Keywords: fibromyalgia, fibromyalgia prevalence, textile worker, RHEUMATIC-DISEASES, POPULATION
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, reduced sleep quality and multiple tender points. A recent population study from Turkey found the prevalence of FM as 3.6%. A prevalence study among workers has not yet been performed. We performed a prevalence survey among working population in the city of Denizli in Turkey.