Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Self-Reported Pain in Artisanal Fishermen from a Traditional Community in Todos-os-Santos Bay, Bahia, Brazil

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can be characterized from their occupational etiology and their occurrence; their chronicity generates negative repercussions for the health of workers, especially of artisanal fishing. To investigate the prevalence of generalized musculoskeletal disorders by body region and self-reported pain in a fishing population of northeastern Brazil, an epidemiological cross-sectional study was carried out in Santiago do Iguape, Bahia-Brazil, in 2017. The Brazilian version of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), in addition to a questionnaire containing the socio-demographic and labor conditions were applied to a random stratified sample of 248 artisanal fisheries. There were 170 female shellfish gatherers and 78 fishermen, with a mean age of 36.7 years (SD = 10.5 years) and 43.3 years (SD = 11.8 years), respectively. The beginning of the labor activity was initiated at approximately 11 years of age. The average weekly income varied from 17.64 USD to 29.10 USD. The prevalence of MSD independent of occupation occurred in at least one body region in 93.5% and the presence of musculoskeletal pain/discomfort over the last seven days in 95.2% of the fishing workers. The highest prevalence of MSD was found in shellfish gatherers in: lower back (86.4%), wrist and hand (73.5%), and upper back (66.8%). In relation to the presence of pain in the last year, the frequency of pain was greater in the fishermen compared to the shellfish gatherers. The generalized severity of the MSD in 93.5% of this community of fishermen is evident, with emphasis in the following regions: lower back, wrist and hand and upper back in both groups, with occurrence of pain in more than one body region at the same time.

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Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dentists in Northwest area of the state of São Paulo, Brazil

Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences ◽

10.20396/bjos.v15i3.8649979 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 190 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ana Carolina da Graça Fagundes Freire ◽

Gabriella Barreto Soares ◽

Tânia Adas Saliba Rovida ◽

Cléa Adas Saliba Garbin ◽

Artênio José Ísper Garbin

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Occupational Factors ◽

Work Related ◽

Lower Back ◽

Occupational Characteristics ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

Objective: To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in dentists who attend postgraduate courses in various specialties and establish possible relationships with sociodemographic and occupational factors. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study where 91 professionals responded to validated instruments: “Work-related activities that may contribute to job-related pain and / or injury” and NMQ “Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire”, and variables were also collected regarding sociodemographic and occupational characteristics. Results: WMSDs were often reported in the neck, shoulder, lower/upper back, and hand/wrists. Logistic regression analysis revealed that there was a correlation between reports of WMSD in lower back and work related (OR=13.40). Moreover, associations were found between WMSDs and the occupational factors that can contribute to musculoskeletal disorders. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among brazilian dentists, and that the work-related activities contributed to musculoskeletal disorders in dentists.

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

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18179361 ◽

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.

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Musculoskeletal Complaints in Occupational Therapists Compared to the General Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in Germany

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17144916 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (14) ◽

pp. 4916

Author(s):

Ronny Zenker ◽

Maria Girbig ◽

Janice Hegewald ◽

Irina Gilewitsch ◽

Mandy Wagner ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Occupational Therapists ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Factors ◽

Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lower Back ◽

Increased Risk ◽

The Impact

Occupational therapists (OTs) are exposed to physical factors at work, which can lead to an increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Most studies examining musculoskeletal complaints in OT report that the neck, shoulders, and lower back are most often afflicted. The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of work as an OT (focusing on specific work tasks) on specific musculoskeletal complaints compared to the general working population. A cross-sectional study involving a self-administered standardized questionnaire was conducted from January until October 2015 in Germany. In OT and the comparison group, the highest 12-month prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders were observed for the lower back, the neck, and the shoulders. In contrast, elevated prevalence ratios (PR) were found for OT in the thumbs (PR = 2.7; 95% CI = 1.9–3.8), the wrists (PR = 1.4; 95% CI = 1.1–1.8), and the elbows (PR = 1.5; 95% CI = 1.0–2.2). OTs were particularly exposed to high exertion hand activity and several stressful postures at work. In conclusion, OTs seem to be at risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal complaints in the thumbs, wrists, and elbows. Preventive measures should help to reduce the exposures caused by highly repetitive and forceful hand activities.

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Occupational and Personal Determinants of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Urban Taxi Drivers in Ghana

International Scholarly Research Notices ◽

10.1155/2014/517259 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

J. K. Abledu ◽

E. B. Offei ◽

G. K. Abledu

Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Epidemiological Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Taxi Drivers ◽

Body Distribution ◽

Lower Back ◽

Occupational Drivers

Background. There is a lack of epidemiological data on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among occupational drivers in Ghana. The present study seeks to estimate the prevalence, body distribution, and occupational and personal determinants of MSDs in a sample of taxi drivers in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana. Methods. A total of 210 participants were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. All the participants were evaluated by using a semistructured questionnaire and the standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Disorder Questionnaire. Results. The estimated prevalence of MSDs was 70.5%. The prevalence of the various MSD domains was as follows: lower back pain (34.3%), upper back pain (16.7%), neck pain (15.2%), shoulder pain (11.0%), knee pain (10.0%), hip/thigh pain (2.9%), elbow pain (4.8%), ankle/feet pain (2.4%), and wrist/hand pain (1.9%). Multiple logistic regression analysis of the data showed that participants who were employee drivers, drove taxi more than 12 hours per day or at least 5 days per week, perceived their job as stressful, and were dissatisfied with their job were at a greater risk of developing MSDs. Conclusions. These findings call for preventive strategies and safety guidelines in order to reduce the incidence of MSDs among urban taxi drivers in Ghana.

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The Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders in Thai Oil Palm Harvesting Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18105474 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (10) ◽

pp. 5474

Author(s):

Petcharatana Bhuanantanondh ◽

Bryan Buchholz ◽

Sara Arphorn ◽

Pornpimol Kongtip ◽

Susan Woskie

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Job Stress ◽

Oil Palm ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Design Guidelines ◽

Repetitive Movement ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Lower Back

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common in various occupations. However, there is still limited research about the prevalence of, and risk factors associated with, MSDs among oil palm harvesting workers in Thailand. To investigate the prevalence of MSDs and risk factors associated with MSDs in Thai oil palm harvesting workers, face-to-face interviews were conducted with Thai oil palm harvesting workers in Krabi Province, Thailand, using a questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of four sections which included information on demographic characteristics, work-related characteristics, job stress, and MSDs. A total of 334 oil palm harvesting workers participated in the current study. The prevalence of MSDs during the past 12 months was 88.0%. Lower back MSDs had the highest (59.0%) 12-month prevalence among oil palm harvesting workers, followed by shoulder (37.1%) and neck (27.2%). Factors associated with lower back MSDs included type of task, heavy lifting, and job stress. Moreover, type of task, repetitive movement, and job stress were associated with shoulder and neck MSDs. The cutters had a higher risk of having shoulder and neck MSDs, primarily due to the fact that their work involved cutting the fresh fruit bunches from high up in the trees. The collectors had more back issues due to the heavy lifting. These findings showed the need to raise awareness, and to design guidelines and interventions to prevent MSDs in oil palm harvesting workers.

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Prevalence of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentists: Symptoms and Risk Factors

Journal of Environmental and Public Health ◽

10.1155/2015/517346 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Forouzan Rafie ◽

Azadeh Zamani Jam ◽

Arash Shahravan ◽

Maryam Raoof ◽

Ali Eskandarizadeh

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Considerable Effect ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Daily Work ◽

Significant Relationships ◽

Experienced Pain ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

Aim. The purpose of the present research was to examine the factors that lead to musculoskeletal disorders in dentists by assessing their posture using RULA method.Materials and Methods. In this cross-sectional study, 130 dentists (84 male and 46 female) participated. The posture of the subjects during their normal workload was recorded by using the RULA method, and the range of musculoskeletal pains by using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), and individual and professional data was assessed by a demographics questionnaire. All tests were performed at theP<0.05level.Results. Assessment of the physical status of the subjects showed that 82.8% of subjects were at high risk of musculoskeletal disorders. The majority of musculoskeletal pains were in the neck (55.9%) and the shoulder (43.8%). Moreover, 68.9% of the subjects had experienced pain at least once over the last year. Significant relationships were observed between musculoskeletal pain and daily work hoursP=0.07and number of patientsP=0.02, but the pain was not significantly associated with BMI and experience.Conclusion. The present findings showed that unsuitable posture of dentists during work has a considerable effect on musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, further investigation is required to avoid the detrimental effects of wrong posture.

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders among Secondary Schoolteachers in Hail, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18126632 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (12) ◽

pp. 6632

Author(s):

Omar W. Althomali ◽

Junaid Amin ◽

Wael Alghamdi ◽

Daria Hussain Shaik

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Significant Risk Factor ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lower Back

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common occupational health hazards and serious health concerns among teachers. About 39% to 95% of teachers suffer from musculoskeletal pain that can lead to a decline in their performance, frequent sick leaves and early retirement, and can have a negative impact on their quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of and risk factors for MSDs among secondary schoolteachers in Hail, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted through an electronic survey. A self-reported and validated Arabic version of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used. Participants were recruited randomly through a two-stage sampling technique. A total of 251 respondents (57.8% males and 42.2% females) returned the questionnaire. The overall prevalence of MSDs was 87.3%. Female teachers (95.3%) suffered more than their male counterparts (81.4%). The most common site was the lower back (62.55%), followed by the shoulders (53.39%) and knees (41.04%). Most of the participants (72.7%) reported MSDs in multiple sites. Binomial logistic regression predicted that smoking is a significant risk factor for lower back disorders (p < 0.05). A high prevalence of MSDs can be due to a substantial lack of awareness and practice of ergonomics, which warrant the development of preventive strategies and educational programs.

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MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS;

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2019.26.03.3259 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (03) ◽

Author(s):

Zahid Ali ◽

Hira Chishty ◽

Anosha Farwa ◽

Noshi Maria Fletcher ◽

Syed Muhammad Ali

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Undergraduate Curriculum ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Clinics ◽

Lower Back ◽

Repetitive Movements ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Work Duration ◽

The City

Introduction: Dental surgeon are most susceptible to develop the musculoskeletal disorders due to different working habits, repetitive tasks and uncomfortable physiological posture and mental stresses. Dentist and other health professionals often cannot avoid prolonged static postures. In optimal seated postures, major part of human body and muscles are contracted statically and there is little movement of the vertebral joints this may result in physiological changes that can lead to neck, shoulder and back pain or musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of the study was to determine the frequency of musculoskeletal disorders among dental surgeons practicing in different areas of Karachi city. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Private Dental Clinics in the city of Karachi. Period: March 2017 to May 2017. Material & Methods: The survey was conducted among 242 Dental Surgeons practicing in different districts of Karachi. The questionnaire was concerned with demographic details, work duration and acquired specialization, organization and methods of work in the surgery. Results: Out of 242 questionnaire 107 were male and 135 female and 70% of the responders were from age group 25-35 years. Around 38.60% were serving the profession from less than 5 years and 28.83% had an experience of 5 to 10 years. Most of the dentist work 6 days a week and 5 to 8 hours a day. 42% dentist preferred both standing and sitting position. About 55.81% have acquired their preferred mode of vision according to position. Shoulder had more incidence of involvement (36.27%), followed by lower back (34.41%) and Neck (22.32%). Majority of them (40.1%) marked intensity of pain as moderate and described it as discomfort (42.4%) and aching (39.2%). Majority were taking paracetamol as pain killer and 53.6% agreed to the fact that their pain aggravates upon repetitive movements. Conclusions: The present study showed high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentist, so there should be preventing aims delivered during undergraduate curriculum and structure base workshop should be programmed to explain the consequences of prolonged and bed posture dentistry.

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Practices and Attitudes of Dental Loupes and Their Relationship to Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dental Practitioners

International Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2020/8828709 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Khalid Aboalshamat ◽

Ola Daoud ◽

Lina Ayman Mahmoud ◽

Sakina Attal ◽

Rahaf Alshehri ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Data Gathering ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dental Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lower Back ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

And Performance

Objective. A dental loupe is a tool used by many dentists and dental students to improve visual field and performance. This study aims to assess the practices and attitudes about dental magnification loupes and their relationship to musculoskeletal disorders. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 400 dental students and dentists in four dental colleges in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The mean age was 28.35 years (SD = 8.50), and 56% of the participants were male. Also, 70.75% were students or interns, while 29.25% were dentists. Data gathering was conducted using a questionnaire that was composed of four sections: demographic, magnification devices usage, attitude toward dental loupes, and the Nordic questionnaire to assess musculoskeletal disorders. Results. A total of 66% of participants had used dental magnification tools before, but only 12.25% were using dental loupes at the time of the study. The main reported advantages of dental loupes were comfort in vision (59.25%) and improved work accuracy (53%), while the main disadvantage was difficulty in visual measurement (28.5%). A total of 73.25% reported that price was the main barrier to the use of dental loupes. Lower back (63.5%), neck (65.25%), and shoulder (46.25%) pain were the most frequently reported areas of discomfort. There was a significant relationship (<0.05) between the use of dental loupes and lowered levels of reported discomfort in the lower back, neck, shoulders, elbows, upper back, and feet. Conclusion. There are few dental professionals who use dental loupes in Saudi Arabia. There was a significant relationship between dental loupes use and reduction of musculoskeletal disorders among dental students and dentists.

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

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting ◽

10.1177/1071181321651342 ◽

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.

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