Is occupational fatigue associated with multisite pain in viticulture workers?

This study aimed to investigate the association between the occurrence of multisite pain and the presence of occupational fatigue among viticulture workers. 371 workers involved in grape cultivation in the São Francisco Valley were evaluated. Multisite pain was quantified according to previous literature using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, while occupational fatigue was assessed using the Need for Recovery Scale. The analysis revealed a high prevalence of multisite pain (61.4%). The most frequently affected painful regions were the upper and lower back (65.7%) and neck/shoulders (52.9%). Regarding fatigue, 73.9% exhibited a high need for recovery. However, 43.4% of workers were categorized as with multisite pain and a high level of need for recovery. A significant positive association was observed between multisite pain and a high perception of the need for recovery (OR 2.07, 95% CI 1.18 – 3.64).