scholarly journals Association of working hours, job position, and BMI with work-related musculoskeletal disorders among the physiotherapists of Gujarat—an observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivek H. Ramanandi ◽  
Anjan R. Desai
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Job Position

Abstract Background Physiotherapists are prone to develop work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Region wise distribution and frequency of work disturbance have been studied in physiotherapists but exploration of the probable association of working hours, job position, and body mass index (BMI) with WMSDs is not adequately done in the Gujarat, India. Hence, the present study was undertaken to investigate these aspects among the physiotherapists of Gujarat. Results An online cross-sectional survey including 322 physiotherapists was conducted and the data was collected after gaining informed electronic consent. Present study showed no significant co-relation between job position (0.602), weekly working hours (0.930), and BMI (0.589) with WMSDs prevalence. The 1-year work disturbance and 1-week musculoskeletal difficulties were found to be due to low back-related complaints (35.09%, 33.85%). Conclusion It is inferred that high prevalence of WMSDs in physiotherapists may be due to one of various factors including job position, working hours, and BMI but they are not significantly correlated with WMSDs.

scholarly journals Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Factors Among Bankers in Ethiopia, 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Alemu Kasaw Kibret ◽  
Berihu Fisseha Gebremeskel ◽  
Kebede Embaye Gezae ◽  
Gebrerufael Solomon Tsegay
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Mekelle City

Background. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are an important public health problem in working environments. WMSDs are the major causes of disability and cause individual suffering and financial burdens to the individual, families, industry or employer, healthcare system, and society at large. This study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among bankers working in Mekelle city, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018. This study is based on an institutional-based cross-sectional study design, where 328 bankers are selected randomly from bankers working in Mekelle city from February to June 2018. Data were entered, organized, and analyzed by SPSS version 23. A final logistic model was run to identify factors associated with WMSDs, and the magnitude and direction of association were decided based on the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) and its corresponding 95% confidence interval (95% CI). Result. Out of 307 bankers, the annual prevalence rate of WMSDs was 65.5% (201). Significant predictors were being 30–39 years old [AOR = 5.552; 95% CI = 1.465–21.039] and above 40 years old [AOR = 5.719; 95% CI = 1.422–22.994], low educational level [AOR = 4.256; 95% CI = 1.139–15.895], working > 5 years [AOR = 3.892; 95% CI = 1.841–8.231], not doing physical exercises [AOR = 2.866; 95% CI = 1.303–6.304], stress [AOR = 4.723; 95% CI = 2.421–9.213], poor posture [AOR = 2.692; 95% CI = 1.339–5.411], breaks [AOR = 5.170; 95% CI = 2.070–12.912], and ergonomics [AOR = 3.801; 95% CI = 1.260–11.472]. Conclusion. The prevalence of WMSDs among bankers was high. The significant associated factors responsible for the occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders include longer working experience, being above 30 years old, low educational status, physical exercise, job stress, poor posture, absence of breaks during working hours, and absence of ergonomic training.

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Nurses at the Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 1291-1294
Author(s):  
Woyram Abla Kofi- Bediako ◽  
Gideon Sama ◽  
Cosmos Yarfi ◽  
Delali Ed-Bansah ◽  
Augustine Appah Acquah
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Nurses are at an increased risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) especially in developing countries, where the use of assistive technology to minimize the adverse effects of manual handling and poor patient lifting are lacking. A cross-sectional study design was used to evaluate the prevalence of WRMSDs among nurses at the Ho Teaching Hospital in Ghana using the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire. Results indicated a 94% prevalence of WRMSDs, with a significantly higher (p=0.031) prevalence in females (97%) than males (87%). Age and working hours were significantly associated with MSDs (p=0.048, p=0.001, respectively). The most prevalent WRMSDs by body region were low back pain (73.3%), upper back pain (55.7%), ankle/feet pain (55.0%), and neck pain (35.5%). A high prevalence of WRMSDs exist among nurses at the Ho Teaching Hospital. A detailed assessment of ergonomic exposures among nurses in Ho is warranted to better understand the causes of WRMSDs among this population.

scholarly journals Association between Work Experience and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among the Clinical and Teaching Physiotherapists of Gujarat, India – An Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Vivek Harsukhbhai Ramanandi
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Gender Based

Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are present universally where physiotherapists are found to be at higher risk of being affected due to the postures attained at work. This can lead to excessive exertion associated with significant discomfort and pain in loading joints. In addition to these, the anatomical, physiological and physical characteristics of males and females are disparate so gender-based differences may also affect. However, the paucity of data for correlating the years of experience with MSDs was found in Gujarat. Hence, the present study was undertaken to investigate the association between the prevalence of MSDs with an increase in work experience among the physiotherapists of Gujarat. Methods: This was an online cross-sectional survey study where 322 physiotherapists were included after gaining informed electronic consent. Prevalence rates were found by employing a standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) and non - parametric tests were used for data analysis. Results: Present study showed no statistically significant relationship between the increase in work experience and work-related MSDs prevalence. It was also observed that females (68.63%) have more prevalence compare to males (61.19%). The majority f the physiotherapists reported complaints of MSDs in the lower back (41.30%) and neck (37.58%) regions. Conclusion: It is inferred that the chances of being affected by MSDs do not increase with years of work experience. Moreover, female physiotherapists are more prone to MSDs. Thus, early identification and interventions through ergonomic advice and physiotherapy can prove to be very effective in declining the rate of MSDs to a notable extent.

Influence of Risk Perception on Task and Contextual Performance: A Case of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nurses

2020 ◽  
pp. 016327872097507
Author(s):  
Abigail Konadu Aboagye ◽  
Baozhen Dai ◽  
Ernest Kay Bakpa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Contextual Performance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Safety Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Assessing the risk perception of workers can be very informative in predicting their behavioral outcomes, including task and contextual performance. Yet, research to assess the effect of risk perception on task performance and contextual performance remains scarce. Thus, this study explored the effect of risk perception of work-related musculoskeletal disorders on task and contextual performance in nurses. This study further examined safety behavior as a mediator of these relationships. Using structural equation modeling, the researchers examined these relationships by employing a cross-sectional survey with a quantitative approach. The data was collected via questionnaires from 382 nurses who work in three major hospitals in Accra Metropolis, Ghana. The results showed that nurses’ risk perception positively influenced their task and contextual performance, and that safety behavior partially mediated the effects of risk perception on task and contextual performance. This study offers a theoretical framework and empirical evidence for the concept of risk perception and its association with safety behavior, task, and contextual performance. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to assess the relationships that exist among these variables. Thus, future studies are needed to verify the causality of the relationships.

scholarly journals The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in long-distance bus drivers

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Rugbeer
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Axial Skeleton ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Bus Drivers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) contribute to poor posture and prolonged stress and strain due to work demands and the environment.Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of WRMSDs in long-distance bus drivers.Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted to determine the prevalence of WRMSDs among male long-distance bus drivers. Eighty-nine participants were selected from a reputable bus company in Pretoria to participate in the study. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to determine self-reported WRMSDs.Results: The average age of the participants was 45 years, with a mean height and weight of 1.69 m and 85.4 kg respectively. Participants in the study had a mean body mass index of 29.9 kg.m-2, categorising them as overweight. From the bus drivers who reported WRMSDs due to driving (22%), most of the pain was noted in the upper back (44%), followed by lower back (42%), neck (42%), shoulder (37%), and wrist/hand (31%). A strong, positive association existed between ankle and knee pain using Kendall’s tau-b correlation (τb = .71, p = .0001). A moderate and positive association was further noted between pain in the neck/shoulder (τb = .59, p = .0001) and upper back/shoulder (τb = .59, p = .0001).Conclusion: The greatest proportion of pain was experienced along the axial skeleton in long-distance bus drivers. Upper back pain was the most prevalent of the WRMSDs reported in these drivers.

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 ◽  
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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
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