Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Workers of a Portuguese Textile Industry: Association with Body Mass Index and Work Position

Nurses have a high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms from patient handling tasks such as lifting, transferring, and repositioning. Comorbidities such as musculoskeletal symptoms may negatively affect engagement in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). However, limited data are available on the relationship between musculoskeletal symptoms and LTPA among nurses. The purpose of this study was to describe musculoskeletal symptoms and LTPA, and to examine the relationships of musculoskeletal symptoms, sociodemographics, and body mass index with LTPA among nurses. Cross-sectional data on sociodemographics, employment characteristics, musculoskeletal symptoms, body mass index, and LTPA were collected from a statewide random sample of 454 California nurses from January to July 2013. Descriptive statistics, bivariate and multiple logistic regressions were performed. We observed that non-White nurses were less likely to engage in regular aerobic physical activity than White nurses (odds ratio [OR] = 0.61; 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.40, 0.94]). Currently working nurses were less likely to engage in regular aerobic physical activity than their counterparts (OR = 0.48; 95% CI = [0.25, 0.91]). Nurses with higher body mass index were less likely to perform regular aerobic physical activity (OR = 0.93; 95% CI = [0.89, 0.97]) or muscle-strengthening physical activity (OR = 0.92; 95% CI = [0.88, 0.96]). This study found no evidence that musculoskeletal symptoms may interfere with regular engagement in LTPA. Physical activity promotion interventions should address employment-related barriers, and particularly target racial minority nurses and those who have a high body mass index.

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Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms related with body mass index (BMI) in undergraduate university students

International Journal of Applied Research ◽

10.22271/allresearch.2021.v7.i12e.9256 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (12) ◽

pp. 279-285

Author(s):

Priyanka Rishi ◽

Saurabh Kumar ◽

Bharti Arora ◽

Ankush Sharma

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

University Students ◽

Body Mass ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Undergraduate University Students

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Abstract P1-11-04: Association between body mass index (BMI) and response to duloxetine for aromatase inhibitor (AI)-associated musculoskeletal symptoms (AIMSS)

10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs18-p1-11-04 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

NL Henry ◽

JM Unger ◽

C Till ◽

AF Schott ◽

KD Crew ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Aromatase Inhibitor ◽

Body Mass ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms

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Association between body mass index and response to duloxetine for aromatase inhibitor‐associated musculoskeletal symptoms in SWOG S1202

Cancer ◽

10.1002/cncr.32024 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 125 (12) ◽

pp. 2123-2129 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

N. Lynn Henry ◽

Joseph M. Unger ◽

Cathee Till ◽

Anne F. Schott ◽

Katherine D. Crew ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Aromatase Inhibitor ◽

Body Mass ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms

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Physical fitness, musculoskeletal disorders and body mass index in transport drivers from Barranquilla, Colombia

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina ◽

10.15446/revfacmed.v67n4.71592 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 67 (4) ◽

pp. 407-412

Author(s):

Martha Mendinueta-Martínez ◽

Yaneth Herazo-Beltrán ◽

José Vidarte-Claros ◽

Estela Crissien-Quiroz ◽

Roberto Rebolledo-Cobos

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Body Mass ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Urban Transport ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽

Cross Sectional

Introduction: Sedentary work activities in urban transport drivers are associated with overweight and obesity, an increase in musculoskeletal discomfort related to work and a decrease in physical fitness.Objective: To determine physical fitness and musculoskeletal discomfort in urban transport drivers from Barranquilla, Colombia, based on their body mass index (BMI).Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted in 231 urban transport drivers. Healthy physical fitness and presence of musculoskeletal symptoms were measured using the AFISAL-INEFC test battery and the Nordic Questionnaire developed by Kuorinka, respectively.Results: There were significant differences between drivers with normal BMI and overweight/obese drivers in abdominal strength and endurance (21.4±8.9 vs. 19.6±8.8 stooped, p=0.04), flexibility (36.1±7.3 cm vs. 33.6±7.1 cm, p=0.02), and aerobic capacity (1537.5±704.8 meters vs. 1249.1±346.6 meters, p=0.0001). Increased frequency of musculoskeletal discomfort was observed in subjects with BMI >25 kg/m2.Conclusions: Overweight and obesity are associated with poor physical fitness and the perception of musculoskeletal discomfort, which has negative implications for the personal and occupational well-being of these workers, generating a burden for companies and the Colombian health system.

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The Association between Risk Factors and Blood Pressure in the Textile Industry Workers

Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) ◽

10.29313/gmhc.v5i3.2650 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 228 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sumardiyono Sumardiyono ◽

Hartono Hartono ◽

Ari Probandari ◽

Prabang Setyono

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Noise Level ◽

Textile Industry ◽

Noise Exposure ◽

Industrial Workers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Design

AbstractNoise exposure is often found in the industrial environment that exposed workers at risk for increasing blood pressure. This study aimed at investigating the association between noise level, duration of noise exposure, age, use of earplugs, and body mass index with blood pressure on textile industry workers. An observational study with the cross-sectional design conducted during August to October 2016. The study population was 180 textile industry workers in Surakarta selected by consecutive sampling method. Statistical analysis used was multiple logistic regression. Results showed that variables associated with systolic blood pressure were the use of earplugs (OR=12.7), noise level (OR=7.2), body mass index (OR=5.3), age (OR=4.4) and duration of noise exposure (OR=3.5). Variables associated with diastolic blood pressure were the use of earplugs (OR=6.9), age (OR=6.6), noise level (OR=6.1), body mass index (OR=4.4), and duration of noise exposure (OR=3.1). In clonclusion, the risk factors for blood pressure increased among industrial workers are the use of earplug, noise level, body mass index, age and duration of noise exposure.AbstrakPaparan kebisingan yang mengekspos pekerja sering ditemukan di lingkungan industri sehingga berisiko terjadi peningkatan tekanan darah. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan tingkat kebisingan, durasi paparan kebisingan, usia, penggunaan sumbat telinga, dan indeks massa tubuh dengan tekanan darah pada pekerja industri tekstil. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis observasional dengan desain cross-sectional yang dilakukan pada bulan Agustus–Oktober 2016. Populasi penelitian adalah pekerja industri tekstil di Surakarta. Terpilih 180 orang pekerja dengan menggunakan metode sampling konsekutif. Analisis statistik yang digunakan adalah regresi logistik berganda. Variabel yang berhubungan dengan tekanan darah sistole adalah penggunaan sumbat telinga (OR=12,7), tingkat kebisingan (OR=7,2), indeks massa tubuh (OR=5,3), usia (OR=4,4), dan durasi paparan kebisingan (OR=3,5). Variabel yang terkait dengan tekanan darah diastole adalah penggunaan sumbat telinga (OR=6,9), usia (OR=6,6), tingkat kebisingan (OR=6,1), indeks massa tubuh (OR=4,4), dan durasi paparan kebisingan (OR=3,1). Simpulan, faktor risiko peningkatan tekanan darah di kalangan pekerja industri tekstil adalah penggunaan sumbat telinga, tingkat kebisingan, indeks massa tubuh, usia dan durasi paparan kebisingan.

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Objective assessment of surgeon kinematics during simulated laparoscopic surgery: a preliminary evaluation of the effect of high body mass index models

International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery ◽

10.1007/s11548-021-02455-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ryan Sers ◽

Steph Forrester ◽

Massimiliano Zecca ◽

Stephen Ward ◽

Esther Moss

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Laparoscopic Surgery ◽

Body Mass ◽

High Body Mass Index ◽

Upper Body ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Preliminary Evaluation ◽

High Body ◽

The Impact ◽

High Bmi

Abstract Purpose Laparoscopy is used in many surgical specialties. Subjective reports have suggested that performing laparoscopic surgery in patients with a high body mass index (BMI) is leading to increased prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in surgeons. The aim of this study was to objectively quantify the impact on surgeon upper body kinematics and dynamic workload when performing simulated laparoscopy at different BMI levels. Methods Upper body kinematics and dynamic workload of novice, intermediate and expert surgeons were calculated based on measurements from inertial measurement units positioned on upper body segments. Varying thicknesses of foam were used to simulate patient BMIs of 20, 30, 40 and 50 kg/m2 during laparoscopic training. Results Significant increases in the jerkiness, angular speed and cumulative displacement of the head, torso and upper arms were found within all experience groups when subject to the 40 and 50 kg/m2 models. Novice surgeons were found to have less controlled kinematics and larger dynamic workloads compared to the more experienced surgeons. Conclusions Our findings indicate that performing laparoscopic surgery on a high BMI model worsens upper body motion efficiency and efficacy, and increases dynamic workload, producing conditions that are more physically demanding when compared to operating on a 20 kg/m2 model. These findings also suggest that the head, torso, and upper arm segments are especially affected by high BMI models and therefore exposure to patients with high BMIs may increase the risk of musculoskeletal injury when performing laparoscopic surgery.

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P108 Awareness of musculoskeletal disorders and its health impact among civil servants in Malaysia: a cross-sectional survey

Rheumatology ◽

10.1093/rheumatology/keaa111.106 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 59 (Supplement_2) ◽

Author(s):

Hairul Hadi Ariff ◽

Nor Shuhaila Shahril ◽

Liu Hing Eow ◽

Wan Rosmaiza Wan Musa ◽

Shamala Rajalingam ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Body Mass ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Health Impact ◽

Civil Servants ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Lower Back

Abstract Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders have been perceived as one of the reasons of declining work productivity in relation to absenteeism, sick leave or early retirement. We have determined the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among current working civil servants and have assessed the health impact of musculoskeletal disorders towards them or other people surrounding them. Methods Participants were given a self-administered questionnaire consisting of demographic data, experience of musculoskeletal disorders, perceptions, knowledge and attitudes towards musculoskeletal disorders. Out of 174 participants, 147 returned completed forms (response rate: 84.5%). Data were analysed using SPSS Statistics v22. Results The average age of the respondents with standard deviation was 39.9 ± 9.82 years and a majority were female (78.2%). Mean body mass index between the participants were 26.36 ± 5.26, normal to obese range. Most of the participants described their type of job as active in nature (51.7%) with a majority working 5-8 hours per day. Mean duration for years of working in service were 16.20 ± 9.53. Half of them had musculoskeletal pain within the last 3 months prior to the study date, with highest frequency over the knee joint (29.9%) followed by lower back (21.8%) and shoulder area (21.1%). From the multivariate logistic regression analyses, only 2 factors in the knowledge section showed statistical associations regarding questions asking whether the participants knew what arthritis was (p = 0.005), and if they experienced arthritis themselves (p = 0.002). We found that there were no significant associations between the race, education level, marital status, type of work, duration of work or body mass index (BMI) with the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain within the participants. Conclusion The majority of respondents had knee pain followed by lower back pain and shoulder pain. Although there is strong correlation between knowledge of arthritis among participants, majority of them cannot specify the type of arthritis correctly. As such, continuous health education and promotion of the programme is vital. Disclosures H. Ariff None. N. Shahril None. L. Eow None. W. Wan Musa None. S. Rajalingam None. M. Jeffrizal None. A. Ramlan None. S. Selvadurai None. D. Ang None. D. Suahilai None. L. Mohd Isa None.

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