scholarly journals Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Psychological and Physical Risk Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9361
Author(s):  
K. Saraswathi Krishnan ◽  
Gunasunderi Raju ◽  
Omar Shawkataly
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back

Purpose—This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of MSD pain in various anatomical regions among nurses. Method—A cross-sectional study involving a self-administered questionnaire by registered nurses with clinical experience. Data was collected using convenience sampling after obtaining informed consent. The results were drawn from a total of 300 nurses. Results—The nurses presented with occasional mental exhaustion (44.3%) and often physical exhaustion (44.0%). Almost all (97.3%) the nurses complained of having work-related pain during the last 12 months. Body parts with the most pain were the lower back (86.7%), ankles (86.7%), neck (86.0%), shoulders (85.0%), lower legs (84.7%) and upper back (84.3%). The pain frequency was rated as occasional pain for the neck and upper back, pain was often felt for the rest of the parts. Nurses complained of severe pain in the lower back (19.7%), right shoulder (29.7%) and left shoulder (30.3%). The frequency of having musculoskeletal symptoms in any body region was increased with age, lower education level, female gender, high BMI, job tenure and lifestyle. Conclusions—Nurses’ WRMSD complaints should be taken seriously to curb further risk and musculoskeletal hazards.

scholarly journals Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Saudi orthopedic surgeons: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Omar A. Al-Mohrej ◽  
Amani K. Elshaer ◽  
Sahar S. Al-Dakhil ◽  
AlBraa I. Sayed ◽  
Seham Aljohar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgeons ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back

Introduction Studies have addressed the issue of increasing prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) pain among different occupations. However, contributing factors to MSK pain have not been fully investigated among orthopaedic surgeons. Thus, this study aimed to approximate the prevalence and predictors of MSK pain among Saudi orthopaedic surgeons working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study using an electronic survey was conducted in Riyadh. The questionnaire was distributed through email among orthopaedic surgeons in Riyadh hospitals. Standardized Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms were used. Descriptive measures for categorical and numerical variables were presented. Student’s t-test and Pearson’s χ2 test were used. The level of statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results The response rate was 80.3%, with a total number of 179 of Saudi orthopaedic surgeons (173 males and six females). Of our sample, 67.0% of the respondents complained of having MSK pain. The most commonly reported MSK pain was lower back (74.0%), followed by neck (58.2%). Age and body mass index were implicated in the development of more than one type of MSK pain. Increased years of experience (≥ 6 years) was linked to shoulder/elbow, lower back, and hip/thigh pain. Smoking is widely associated with lower back pain development, whereas physicians who do not smoke and exercise regularly reported fewer pain incidences. Excessive bending and twisting during daily practice have been correlated with increased neck pain. Conclusion MSK pain was found to be common among Saudi orthopaedic surgeons. Further extensive research should be conducted to understand and analyze the risk factors involved and search for possible improvements to avoid further complications. However, ergonomics education during surgical training could be effective at modifying behaviors and reducing MSK pain manifestations.

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.

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PREVALENCE OF SELF-REPORTED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AND GENERAL HEALTH AMONG IRANIAN OIL REFINERY WORKERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (01) ◽  
pp. 2050002
Author(s):  
Ghorbanali Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
General Health ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oil Refinery ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Head Neck

Musculoskeletal symptoms are the most frequent occupational health problems and accounts for a large number of losses in working days and disability for workers in modern industrialization. The aim of this paper was to investigate the relationship between the self-reported prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in the head/neck, upper back and lower back and certain individual, work- related physical, psychological and general health factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a descriptive questionnaire which was distributed to 350 oil refinery workers in Iran and collected between April to December 2016. A total of 282 workers returned completed questionnaire, yielding a response rate of 81%. For the head/neck region, working at the long periods in uncomfortable posture (adjusted [Formula: see text], 95% [Formula: see text]–2.58) and doing repetitive activity (adjusted [Formula: see text], 95% [Formula: see text]–2.67) increased the risk experiencing head/neck symptoms. For the upper back region, lifting and transferring during work increased the risk of experiencing upper back symptoms (adjusted [Formula: see text], 95% [Formula: see text]–2.79). For the lower back region, working for more than 8[Formula: see text]h a week shows the strongly significant association for the risk of lower back symptoms. Lower back pain was associated with symptoms of anxiety and dysfunction in social functioning. Some physical and psychological factors were associated with the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in the spine among oil refinery workers. These data emphasize the need to develop and implement preventive measures that reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among workers.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Self-Reported Work-related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Software Employees in Hyderabad, India

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-73
Author(s):  
Madhubabu Kothapalli
Keyword(s):  
Work Performance ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Shoulder Region ◽  
Pain Prevalence ◽  
Software Professionals

Background: This study has been carried out to analyze the prevalence of self-reported work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among software professionals and to utilize the findings to design an effective preventive interventional program for WRMSDs. Subjects & Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive data analysis was done among 665 software employees both male and female from various companies in Q city Tech Park, Hyderabad. Data collected with “Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire” (CMDQ). Results: A total of 640 subjects were eligible for this study. Prevalence of WRMSDs to be 67%. The most common sites of reported symptoms are neck (65.0%), upper back (56.4%), lower back (62.6%), right shoulder (41.4%), left shoulder (35.4%) and right thigh (41.4%). Women were more likely to report symptoms in neck, lower back and both shoulder region than men (p<0.05). Discomforts in neck, lower back and right shoulder are greatly shown impact on work performance. Conclusion: WRMSDs are highly prevalent is software professionals and women at more risk than men. These findings indicate the need for more attention to WRMSDs and design of effective preventive strategies. Keywords: musculoskeletal pain, Prevalence, software professionals, work related musculoskeletal disorders.

scholarly journals Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Saudi orthopedic surgeons: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Omar A. Al-Mohrej ◽  
Amani K. Elshaer ◽  
Sahar S. Al-Dakhil ◽  
AlBraa I. Sayed ◽  
Seham Aljohar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgeons ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back

Introduction Studies have addressed the issue of increasing prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) pain among different occupations. However, contributing factors to MSK pain have not been fully investigated among orthopaedic surgeons. Thus, this study aimed to approximate the prevalence and predictors of MSK pain among Saudi orthopaedic surgeons working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study using an electronic survey was conducted in Riyadh. The questionnaire was distributed through email among orthopaedic surgeons in Riyadh hospitals. Standardized Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms were used. Descriptive measures for categorical and numerical variables were presented. Student’s t-test and Pearson’s χ2 test were used. The level of statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results The response rate was 80.3%, with a total number of 179 of Saudi orthopaedic surgeons (173 males and six females). Of our sample, 67.0% of the respondents complained of having MSK pain. The most commonly reported MSK pain was lower back (74.0%), followed by neck (58.2%). Age and body mass index were implicated in the development of more than one type of MSK pain. Increased years of experience (≥ 6 years) was linked to shoulder/elbow, lower back, and hip/thigh pain. Smoking is widely associated with lower back pain development, whereas physicians who do not smoke and exercise regularly reported fewer pain incidences. Excessive bending and twisting during daily practice have been correlated with increased neck pain. Conclusion MSK pain was found to be common among Saudi orthopaedic surgeons. Further extensive research should be conducted to understand and analyze the risk factors involved and search for possible improvements to avoid further complications. However, ergonomics education during surgical training could be effective at modifying behaviors and reducing MSK pain manifestations.

LOWER QUADRANT DYSFUNCTIONS AMONG DENTISTS — PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (04) ◽  
pp. 1350021
Author(s):  
Parul Raj Agrawal ◽  
N. Girish
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Workload ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Need To Evaluate ◽  
Physical Risk Factors

Background: The prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in dentists is high although relatively few studies had focus in this profession. Various studies have been done to record stress levels and self-perceived health and health-related behaviors of dentists in other countries but limited data are available among the Indian dentists indicating the need to evaluate the same. Aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of lower quadrant dysfunctions among dentist and to investigate the risk factors for musculoskeletal complaints. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study. A questionnaire interview was carried out among 85 dentists of Manipal, Karnataka, India. Questions include data on physical workload, perceived general health and the occurrence of musculoskeletal complaints pertaining to lower quadrant in the past 12 months, and various physical risk factors at the workplace. Statistical Analysis: Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics Results: Among all the area low-back pain (LBP) was the most prevalent musculoskeletal complaint, reported by 68% of the subjects followed by knee—35%, foot and heel—26%. Conclusions: Prevalence of Lower quadrant dysfunctions among dentist was 33%. The physical load, awkward posture and lack of physical activity among dentists seem to put them at risk for the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders. Clinical Relevance: Identification of the risk factors may allow us to do a focused intervention in preventing these work-related musculoskeletal symptoms.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of work Related Musculo Skeletal Disorders (wrmsd’s) Among Doctors - A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Biju Azariah ◽  
◽  
Geethu Babu ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related

Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) have not only shown to impact the physical and pschycological comfort of the employee but also deteriorate the prospects of any production or service sector. The prevalence of WRMSDs, though studied extensively in various sectors, has been understudied in health sector, especially among doctors. This study which evaluated the prevalence and risk factors of these disorders among fifty cancer treating Radiation Oncologist at a Tertiary Care Cancer Centre in India had exposed out an alarming 68% prevalence of these disorders in the study population, with neck pain being the commonest site of these Muscloskeletal Disorders (MSDs). Several factors which could impact the development of MSDs were analysed. This higher incidence of MSDs is presumed to be because of extreme physical and mental stress of working in a high volume cancer care centre, persistent unhealthy postures during work, inadequate micropauses between works and uncomfortable working atmosphere. Adequate physician patient ratio, restricting the patient load, providing good physician friendly working environment and adequate mandatory breaks might significantly reduce the incidence of these disorders and can prevent the sagging of health care delivery.

Does food insecurity affect musculoskeletal symptoms, fatigue, and productivity of municipality cleaners? A cross-sectional study

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 209-217
Author(s):  
Mina Babashahi ◽  
Farnaz Bagherifard ◽  
Hadi Daneshmandi ◽  
Rohollah Khoshbakht ◽  
Omid Jaberi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Effect Of Food ◽  
One Year ◽  
Food Insecurity Access

BACKGROUND: Municipality cleaners are exposed to food insecurity, Musculoskeletal Symptoms (MSs), and fatigue. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effect of food insecurity on MSs, fatigue, and productivity among municipality cleaners. METHODS: This study was conducted on 399 Iranian male municipality cleaners with at least one year of working experience. The data were gathered via a demographic/occupational questionnaire, the Persian version of the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (P-HFIAS), the Persian version of Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (P-NMQ), the Persian version of the Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue scale (P-MAF), and the Persian version of Health and Work Questionnaire (P-HWQ). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple logistic regression (Forward Wald), and multiple linear regression (Stepwise). RESULTS: The findings revealed that 42.6%of the municipality cleaners were in the ‘severely food insecure’ category. The highest prevalence of MSs in the past week were related to knees (35.8%), lower back (35.1%), and ankles/feet (28.8%). Based on the results, the chance of MSs in the shoulders (OR = 1.66) and ankles/feet (1.60) regions, and MSs at least in one body region (OR = 1.47) was higher in the individuals with severe food insecurity than the others. Considering the P-MAF, food insecurity was associated with the ‘degree and severity’, ‘distress that it causes’, and ‘timing of fatigue’ subscales and ‘total fatigue’. Considering the P-HWQ, food insecurity was associated with ‘productivity’, ‘other’s assessment’, ‘concentration/focus’, ‘supervisor relations’, ‘non-work satisfaction’, and ‘impatience/irritability’ subscales. CONCLUSION: The study revealed an association between food insecurity and MSs in some body regions and fatigue and productivity subscales among the municipality cleaners. Nutritional and ergonomic programs are recommended to reduce municipality cleaners’ food insecurity, MSs, and fatigue and enhance their productivity.

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