scholarly journals Evaluating the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Technicians of Surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 199-208
Author(s):  
Seyyedeh Haniyeh Mousavibaghi ◽  
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Kamran Ezzati ◽  
Mahmood Abedinzade ◽  
Sadegh MoshtaghiKoojel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Check Method ◽  
One Year

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are among the prevalent occupational injuries and disabilities in developing countries. Objectives: The current study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among surgery technicians. Materials & Methods: samples (n=179) of this analytical and cross-sectional study were selected using a census method among the surgical technicians who had at least one year of work experience. The disorders of different parts of their bodies were evaluated by Nordic questionnaire, and the risk of catching the musculoskeletal disorders was assessed using quick exposure check method. Statistical analyses were done in SPSS V. 16. Results: According to the Nordic questionnaire, the most prevalent work-related disorders in the past year were found in the back (71.5%), neck (57%), wrist (50.8%), and shoulder (49.7%) of the study subjects. The quick exposure check results showed that the level of exposure to musculoskeletal risks was in action level one for 32.4% of the surgery technicians, and action level three for 33% of them. This study showed associations between the prevalence of work-related symptoms in different body regions and some individual and occupational characteristics (P<0.05). Conclusion: The prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) is high among surgical technicians and lumbar disorders are the most common types. Risk factors for MSDs include undesirable physical posture, weight, time spent for shifting loads, excessive force applied by one or both hands at work, working speed, and staff stress levels. among near half of the studied surgical technicians, there were high and very high risks for injury, indicating the vulnerable condition and environment of this job.

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

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal pain and work-related risk factors among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bang Van Nguyen ◽  
Thuy Tran ◽  
Ngan Thi Hoang ◽  
Bich Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Quynh Thuy` Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Medial Rotation ◽  
Stress At Work ◽  
Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire

Abstract Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent among waste collectors in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and risk factors of persistent musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was utilized to study 331 waste collectors in 2017. The Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire and questionnaires on demographic and working conditions were used to collect data. Descriptive and linear regression analyses were applied at the significant level p<0.05. Results: Results showed that the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors in Hanoi was high (100%), multiple-site musculoskeletal disorders (at least two sites) were reported by 81%. Lower back was the most affected site, followed by pain in the neck and shoulders. The risk of persistent musculoskeletal disorders were higher amongst female workers, workers with the neck bent at an angle of 45 0 , kneeling, repetitive medial rotation while walking, and feeling dissatisfaction with work, stress or anxiety during one week before the survey. Conclusions: Hanoian waste collectors were suffered from musculoskeletal disorders as the results of unfavorable work postures and psychological stress at work. The findings imply the need of mechanical and social support at work for waste collectors to prevent the development of musculoskeletal disorders.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal pain and work-related risk factors among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bang Van Nguyen ◽  
Thuy Tran ◽  
Ngan Thi Hoang ◽  
Bich Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Quynh Thuy` Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Stress At Work ◽  
Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire

Abstract Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent among waste collectors in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and risk factors of persistent musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was utilized to study 331 waste collectors in 2017. The Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire and questionnaires on demographic and work conditions were used to collect data. Descriptive and Linear regression analyses were applied at the significant level p<0.05. Findings: Results showed that the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors participating into this study was high (100%), multiple-site musculoskeletal disorders (at least two sites) were reported by 81%. Lower back was the most affected site, followed by pain in the neck and shoulders. The risk of persistent musculoskeletal disorders were higher among female workers, workers with the neck bent at an angle of 450, kneeling, repetitive medial rotation while walking, and feeling dissatisfaction with work, stress or anxiety during one week before the survey. Conclusions: High prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was observed among participated waste collectors and it associated with self-assessed unfavorable work postures and psychological stress at work. The findings imply the need of mechanical and social support at work for waste collectors to prevent the development of musculoskeletal disorders.

scholarly journals Back Pain and the Observed Factors among Oil Palm Workers

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
Ezrin Hani Sukadarin ◽  
Baba Md Deros ◽  
Nur Syazwani Mohd Nawi ◽  
Jaharah A. Ghani ◽  
Ahmad Rasdan Ismail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Indirect Costs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Heavy Load ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Body Regions

Direct and indirect costs of treating Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are on the increasee and thus financially alarming. Back pain is one of the prominent diseases among oil palm workers. A cross-sectional study was conducted to identify the prevalence of back pain and the observed ergonomics risk factors. The two techniques used were (1) survey using modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) and (2) site observation with recorded working activities. Subjective pain or discomfort on different body regions were used (no pain/ sometimes in pain/ always in pain) to determine the prevalence of MSDs symptoms. More than 100 oil palm workers participated in this study. However, there were only 88 completed survey forms returned. Result shows that the commonest region of complaint was lower back (99%) which consisted of ‘always in pain’ 18% and ‘sometimes in pain’ 81%. This is followed by upper back (85%) which consisted of ‘always in pain’ (8%), and ‘sometimes in pain’ (77%). The complaints of pain were also high at the area of right shoulder (81%) and left shoulder (78%). Awkward posture, excessive force, lifting heavy load are the observable problems that repeatedly occur while workers were performing their work duty. The prevalence of work-related complaint among oil palm workers is high. Due to that, it is important to carry out a systematic ergonomics risk assessment to effectively estimate the ergonomics risk factors that exist in all work processes.

scholarly journals Frequency of Musculoskeletal Disorders and their Counter Measures Adopted by Final Year Students and Young Dentists: A Questionnaire Based Multicenter Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 262-270
Author(s):  
Hina Mahmood ◽  
Murtaza Zaidi ◽  
Tayyaba Saleem ◽  
Muhammad Farhan Khan
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Bed Rest ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Counter Measures ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Muscular Pain ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Aim: Musculoskeletal disorders have significantly been related to poor ergonomics practice during clinics. There is limited data regarding the prevalence and reasons for work-related musculoskeletal disorders in young dentists. This study was conducted to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in young dentists, identification of the perceived reasons for musculoskeletal disorders, and measures taken to manage them. Study Design: Cross-sectional observational study. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 408 house officers from ten dental institutes of twin cities and Karachi, Pakistan. The subjects were inquired through a validated questionnaire about the presence of muscular pain, affected body regions, frequency, intensity, nature of onset, aggravating factors, and average duration of the pain episodes. They were also asked about measures taken to counter musculoskeletal pain and their effectiveness. Results: The overall prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was n=231(56.6%) with n=172(39.2%) of participants reporting it to be work-related with a higher percentage of females n=138/172 (80.2%) The most affected body regions were the back n=101/172 (58.7%), shoulders n=91/172 (52.9%) and neck n=80/172(46.5%). Improper posture n=108(62.8%) followed by prolonged sitting n=88(51.2%) were the most common reasons perceived by the young dentists for their pain. Bed rest was adopted 93(54.1%) to alleviate pain followed by posture rectification 76(44.2%). Most n=134(77.9%) of them thought that these measures are helpful for the alleviation of pain. Conclusion: The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among young dentists is high. The back, shoulder, and neck areas were more frequently affected. A higher percentage of females suffered from MSD as compared to males. Bed rest was the most common measure adopted to alleviate the pain. Very few of them sought professional help for their musculoskeletal disorders.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Factors among Vehicle Repair Workers in Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Aiggan Tamene ◽  
Hailemichael Mulugeta ◽  
Tesfaye Ashenafi ◽  
Steven M. Thygerson
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Repair Work ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background. Vehicle repair work is one of the highest risk professions for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Globally, only a few published studies have examined the prevalence and determinants of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among vehicle repair workers. Related studies in Ethiopia are even fewer. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of self-reported work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors among vehicle repair workers in Hawassa city, South Ethiopia, 2019. Methods. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 344 vehicle repair workers in the Hawassa city. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire-Extended (NMQ-E) was used to assess work-related musculoskeletal disorders on nine body regions. Descriptive statistics and multivariable analyses were used to characterize the data and identify factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Result. The twelve-month prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among this working group was 47.7% with 95% CI (42.7–53.2). Jobs continuously requiring repetitive motions (AOR: 4.29, 95% CI (1.78–10.2)), not having professional training (AOR: 2.04, 95% CI (1.09–3.81)), force exertion when using tools (AOR: 2.40, 95% CI (1.24–4.62)), job stress (AOR:4.54, 95% CI (2.44–8.46)), and regularly lifting, pushing, and pulling loads greater than 20 kg (AOR:4.85, 95% CI (2.65–8.87)) were identified as associated factors. Conclusion. This study showed a 47.7% prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Force exertion, repetitive tasks, manual handling of heavy loads, stress, and lack of training were the identified factors. Ergonomic awareness among workers should be increased through training. In addition, owners should investigate methods to reduce or eliminate risk factors leading to musculoskeletal disorders found among these workers. Automation of high-risk tasks should also be investigated.

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