scholarly journals Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in agricultural farmers of Bhaktapur District, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Prakash Kumar Mahto ◽  
B.P.T. Bhupal Gautam
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire ◽  
Very High

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are present in a range of occupations. This is confirmed from a number of studies done around the world. However, few attempts have been done to document the presence of musculoskeletal disorders in occupational diseases in Nepal and there are hardly any studies done to see musculoskeletal disorders in farmers of Nepal. Nepal is an agricultural country and traditional practices in farming are adopted demanding a lot on the manual work. Objectives:  Aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in Bhaktapur district of Nepal. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study design. A convenience sample of 246 farmers from Bhaktapur district, Nepal aged between 24-65 years, were included in the study. The Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was a tool adapted to measure MSDs in the farmers. Descriptive analysis of data was done. Results: Farmers (n=246) reported pain in all the nine areas of the body mentioned in the questionnaire. More than 70% of farmers have some kind of musculoskeletal disorders. However, six major areas of pain were identified as: Neck-31(12.6 %), Shoulder-26(10.6%), Elbow- 30(12.2%), Low back- 89(36.2%), Knee- 53(21.5%) and ankle 32(13%). Conclusion: The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in farmers is very high. Lack of awareness about the MSDs and improper knowledge of ergonomics causes the problems.

Occupational injuries sustained by caregivers in geriatric care homes of Kathmandu valley

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Prakash Kumar Mahto ◽  
Bhupal Gautam ◽  
Sunil Kumar Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Geriatric Care ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background: Ageing is an inevitable process. The population of elderly is increasing in Nepal. Caring of elderly at geriatric care homes is becoming popular. Caregivers take care of the elderly in the geriatric care homes. Occupational injuries are very common and no study has been done to document the injuries sustained by caregivers working in geriatric care homes in Nepal. This study has been conducted to determine the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders and the injuries sustained among care givers working in geriatric care homes in Nepal. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study design. A convenience sample of 41 caregivers among geriatric care homes in Kathmandu valley aged between 20-45 years were included in the study. The Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was adapted to measure Musculoskeletal Disorders in the study population. Descriptive analysis of data was done. Type of injury was classified and their consequences observed. Results: Caregivers (n=41) reported work related musculoskeletal disorders in six areas of the questionnaire: Neck 4 (9.75 %), Shoulder 8(19.5%), Elbow 4(9.75%), Low back 22(53.65%), Knee 5(12.19%) and ankle 3(7.31%). Common types of injuries sustained were muscle strain, ligament sprain, joint pain, hernia etc. In most of the cases, caregivers had to take interventions like taking medications, exercises, rest while some were able to get away with minor symptoms. Conclusion: The incidence of occupational injuries among caregivers is high. The existing training programs are not enough. A revision of the course work for training of caregivers is necessary

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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