Table 2. Absolute and relative frequency according to variables related to work of the elderly (Bauru, SP, 2011).
| Factors | Gender | |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | Feminine | |
| Repetitive movements | ||
| Always/usually | 118 (77.1%) | 83 (98.2%) |
| Never/rarely | 35 (22.9%) | 10 (10.8%) |
| Vibration/trepidation | ||
| Always/usually | 44 (28.8%) | 55 (59.1%) |
| Never/rarely | 109 (71.2%) | 38 (40.9%) |
| Lifting and caring weight | ||
| Always/usually | 95 (62.1%) | 76 (81.7%) |
| Never/rarely | 58 (37.9%) | 17 (18.3%) |
| Kneeling position | ||
| Always/usually | 87 (56.9%) | 47 (50.5%) |
| Never/rarely | 66 (43.1%) | 46 (49.5%) |
| Siting position | ||
| Always/usually | 41 (26.8%) | 28 (30.1%) |
| Never/rarely | 112 (73.2%) | 65 (69.9%) |
| Siting lifting weight | ||
| Always/usually | 19 (12.4%) | 17 (18.3%) |
| Never/rarely | 134 (87.6%) | 76 (81.7%) |
| Siting and leaning body | ||
| Always/usually | 50 (32.7%) | 29 (31.2%) |
| Never/rarely | 103 (67.3%) | 64 (68.8%) |
| Standing position | ||
| Always/usually | 146 (95.4%) | 86 (92.5%) |
| Never/rarely | 7 (4.6%) | 7 (7.5%) |
| Standing position leaning forward | ||
| Always/usually | 143 (93.5%) | 83 (89.2%) |
| Never/rarely | 10 (6.5%) | 10 (10.8%) |