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Abstract Introduction: Musculoskeletal pain occurs due to increased physical activity, posture disorders and many other biopsychosocial causes. Healthcare professionals have to engage in intense physical activity in order to keep in close contact with the patient, as required by their profession. Increased physical activity, long and difficult working conditions in healthcare workers cause depressive symptoms in addition to musculoskeletal system pain. The aim of our study is to determine the factors affecting the severity of musculoskeletal pain and depression in healthcare workers. Material-method: One hundred- ninety one healthcare workers aged between 20-55 who met the criteria were included in the study. Healthcare workers were evaluated in terms of fibromyalgia diagnostic criteria, regional pain severity, and depressive symptoms using visual analog scale (VAS) and Beck depression Inventory (BDI). Findings: No correlation was found between the participants 'working unit, duration of work, and duration of shifts, and the participants' VAS scores and BDI scores. A significant correlation was found between the weekly working time of the participants, the number of seizures held monthly and their VAS and BDI scores. In particular, low back pain scores were associated with the number of seizures per month. The frequency of fibromyalgia syndrome in the participants does not appear to be different from the normal population. Conclusion: Low back pain in healthcare workers is related to the number of seizures per month. Weekly working time can also be considered to have an impact on the severity of musculoskeletal pain and depressive symptoms. Suitable working times and conditions should be considered in this context.

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