Gender differences in public office workers’ satisfaction, subjective symptoms and musculoskeletal complaints in workplace and office environments

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangbok Lee ◽  
Myoung Hwan Park ◽  
Byung Yong Jeong
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽  
Subjective Symptoms ◽  
Public Office ◽  
Office Environments

scholarly journals Office work and stretch training (OST) study: effects on the prevalence of musculoskeletal diseases and gender differences: a non-randomised control study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e044453
Author(s):  
Fabian Holzgreve ◽  
Laura Fraeulin ◽  
Jasmin Haenel ◽  
Helmut Schmidt ◽  
Andreas Bader ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Diseases ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Office Work ◽  
Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽  
Control Study

ObjectivesFor the prevention of musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs), stretch training can be a measure of the workplace health promotion (WHP) for office workers. This can lead to an increase in mobility and, ultimately, reduce or prevent MSD. The aim of the study was to examine a standardised and individualised stretch training on a device, specifically ‘five Business’, for the prevalence of MSD.DesignThis study is a non-randomised control study.SettingWHP programme with clerical employees of a German car manufacturer.Participants252 (110 women; 142 men) subjects (median age of 44 (X∼ 21 years) finished the study successfully. Inclusion criteria included a full-time employment in the office workplace and subjective health.InterventionThe intervention group completed 22–24 training units of 10 min each on the ‘five-Business’ device two times a week for 12 weeks.Primary and secondary outcome measuresData were collected in the form of a pre–post study Nordic Questionnaire.ResultsAfter the intervention, significantly fewer subjects reported pain in the area of the neck (−17.79), shoulder (−11.28%), upper back (−14.7%), lower back (−12.78%) and feet (−8.51%). The gender analysis revealed that women are, in general, more often affected by musculoskeletal complaints than men, especially in the neck (+29.5%) and feet (+15.03%). Both sexes had significant reductions of MSD in the most commonly affected regions. Thus, 27.12% less women reported having neck pain, while 13.14% less men reported having low back pain.ConclusionsThe results suggest that a stretching programme performed for 3 months can reduce musculoskeletal complaints in the most commonly affected areas in office workers. Both men and women benefited from the stretch training to a similar extent, suggesting that this would be a promising measure for therapy and prevention as part of WHP.

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Complaints of Arm, Neck and Shoulder and Associated Risk Factors in Computer Office Workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (05) ◽  
pp. 299-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kashif ◽  
Mariam Anwar ◽  
Hafsa Noor ◽  
Humaira Iram ◽  
Hafiz Muhammad Junaid Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Office Worker ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sitting Posture ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Background The musculoskeletal complaints of the arm, neck and/or shoulder (CANS) affect the work-related tasks of workers who are sitting in front of the computer for an extended period of time and therefore lead to a reduction in productivity. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of CANS and associated risk factors among computer office worker. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted among 773 computer workers working in different work settings located in Faisalabad Pakistan from January to August 2019. The questionnaires adopted in this survey study were previously used and consist of 2 parts; the first section for demographic information and the second part consists of the the Masstricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire (MUEQ) that was used to determine the prevalence of CANS. Results Of the 773 participants, 327 (42%) had shoulder pain, followed by neck pain 270 (35%), and the prevalence of pain in the upper arm and lower arm was 129 (17%) and 80 (10%), respectively. Those absent due to musculoskeletal problems were only 80 (10%). Females have reported overall more complaints 65% in upper extremity during the past years than male i. e. 56%. The study showed that there was a significant relationship between pain and age (years) (P=0.024), pain and work posture (P<0.001), and pain and work setting (P=0.009). Conclusion The study concluded that CANs are prevalent in office workers, predominantly among women, and that risk factors closely related to CANS are age, work setting and sitting posture.

Office Environment and Musculoskeletal Complaints of Office Workers

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 609-622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myoung Hwan Park ◽  
Sangbok Lee ◽  
Byung Yong Jeong
Keyword(s):  
Office Workers ◽  
Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽  
Office Environment

scholarly journals Prevalence of Low Back Pain in Greek Public Office Workers

2007 ◽  
Vol 5;10 (9;5) ◽  
pp. 651-660
Author(s):  
Dr. Panagiotis Spyropoulos
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Public Office ◽  
Individual Work

Background: Epidemiological studies have provided information on the prevalence and risk factors of low back pain (LBP) in white collar workers in industrialized countries. Little information has related individual, work ergonomic, and psychosocial factors to the incidence of LBP in low income countries. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of LBP among Greek public office workers. To identify and relate the individual, work ergonomic, and psychosocial factors to the occurrence of LBP. Design: Cross-sectional study of Greek office workers in the public sector. Methods: A self-reported standardized questionnaire was constructed to record risk factors associated with the occurrence of LBP. Personal characteristics, work ergonomics, and psychosocial traits were collected and related to LBP prevalence. Results: Of the 771 office workers, 648 responded (84% return rate). The majority of the participants were women (75.8%). Among all responders, 33%, 37.8%, 41.8%, and 61.6% presented with point, one-year, two-year, and lifetime prevalence respectively. Sleep disturbances due to pain were reported in 37% of the office clerks with chronic low back pain. Multiple logistic regression models have revealed that significant determinants for predicting LBP occurrence are age, gender, body mass index, body distance from computer screen, adjustable back support, clerk body position while sitting, sitting time of greater than 6 hours, job satisfaction, repetitive work, and anger during last 30 days. Conclusion: High proportions of Greek office workers suffer from LBP which might affect the Greek economy. The incidence of LBP status is significantly associated with some anthropometric, ergonomic, and psychosocial factors. Key words: Office workers, risk factors, low back pain, epidemiology

scholarly journals Relation between Subjective Symptoms(Stress-related) and Diet in Office Workers.

1993 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-129
Author(s):  
Naoko Soeno ◽  
Reizo Mita ◽  
Konosuke Tomabechi ◽  
Masatoshi Kajimoto ◽  
Taeko Suzuki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Office Workers ◽  
Subjective Symptoms
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