scholarly journals Ergonomic risk factors and Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Fireworks workers in West Bengal, India: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zakir Md Hossain ◽  
Subhadeep Ganguly ◽  
Payel Laskar
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Causative Factors ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Cottage Industries

Fireworks industries are very old, unorganized cottage industries in West Bengal mainly confined in South 24 Parganas. The present investigation was intended to investigate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among the workers and to identify the causative factors behind it. In this present study, 152 male fireworks workers from different age groups and 100 control subjects were investigated. Modified Nordic questionnaires were used to identify the region-wise disorders. The Hand Grip strength of both groups was also estimated. Among the fireworks workers posture related musculoskeletal disorders were severely observed in the lower back which was aggravated with the advancement of age and working experience. Pain and stiffness were also reported in the neck, upper back, wrist, elbow, knee and ankle. A lower backrest with support at the lumber region is strongly recommended. [Key words: Fireworks, cottage, prevalence, musculoskeletal, Nordic]

scholarly journals Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Their Associated Factors in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Heidari ◽  
◽  
Mansureh Ghodusi Borujeni ◽  
Parvin Rezaei ◽  
Shokouh Kabirian Abyaneh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the footwear industry: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilza Karla dos Santos Leite ◽  
Anísio José da Silva Araújo ◽  
Jonhatan Magno Norte da Silva ◽  
Leila Amaral Gontijo ◽  
Elamara Marama de Araújo Vieira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Footwear Industry ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Predictors and prevalence of lower quadrant work-related musculoskeletal disorders among hospital-based nurses: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 885-896
Author(s):  
Khader A. Almhdawi ◽  
Hassan Alrabbaie ◽  
Saddam F. Kanaan ◽  
Alaa O. Oteir ◽  
Alaa F. Jaber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
High Workload ◽  
Jordanian Nurses

BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) represent a significant problem for nurses. It is thus important to investigate nurses’ WMSDs prevalence and comprehensive predictors including motor, mental, and lifestyle factors. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the prevalence and predictors of lower quadrant WMSDs among Jordanian nurses. METHODS: A cross-sectional design, using self-administered questionnaires, was utilized. Outcome measures included Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS21), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), sociodemographic data, and self-reported work ergonomics. Descriptive analyses were used to determine lower quadrant WMSDs prevalence and regression analyses were used to assess their predictors. RESULTS: A total of 597 nurses participated in the study. Twelve-month prevalence of lower quadrant WMSDs were 77.4% in lower back, 22.3% in hips, 37.5% in knees, and 28.5% in ankles and feet. Older age, longer years of experience, high workload, poor work habits and ergonomics, high physical activity level, availability of patient handling equipment, handling policies, stress, and anxiety were significant predictors (p< 0.05) of lower quadrant WMSDs. CONCLUSIONS: Jordanian nurses have a high prevalence of lower quadrant WMSDs. Many modifiable risk factors of WMSDs were identified. Future studies need to design effective treatment and preventive strategies for nurses’ WMSDs to improve their work efficiency and wellbeing.

Prevalence and Awareness of Ergonomics and Physical Activities in Controlling Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heba Sabbagh ◽  
Asma Shagagi ◽  
Hanin Basheer ◽  
Rawa Mahmoud
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

Abstract Background To assess the prevalence and awareness of ergonomics and physical activities in controlling work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among dental students, interns, and postgraduates at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University through a validated self-administered questionnaire. It was distributed among dental students from the fourth academic year to postgraduate level. Results A total of 402 students responded to the questionnaire; 337 (83.8%) reported suffering from musculoskeletal pain with 67.7% of participants did not take any measures to alleviate their symptoms and the majority reported limited physical activity. Females reported significantly higher MSD symptoms than males. Based on the location of the MSD pain, lower back pain (56.5%), neck pain (56.2%) and shoulder (50%) were the most frequently reported MSDs. There was a statistically significant difference in pain at various academic levels with undergraduate students reporting more pain than interns and postgraduate students (P= 0.009). The dental students' awareness of ergonomics and MSDs was found to be insufficient. Conclusion The prevalence of work-related MSDs is high among dental students at King Abdulaziz University, and awareness of ergonomics and MSDs among dental students is limited.

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