Work Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Metro Rail Workers in Nagpur City

Background: The Nagpur Metro rail project workers are involved in heavy activities like pulling, pushing, lifting heavy loads and other heavy tasks. This makes them susceptible to Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)/symptoms. Aim and objectives: To find out the presence of work related musculoskeletal symptoms in Metro workers in Nagpur city using Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire. Methods: 120 workers falling, in the age range of 20 to 45 years and involved in labor work were included using the convenient sampling method. Samples were excluded if they have recent fractures or surgery, any neurological conditions or who were not willing to participate. Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire was explained to each and every worker in their vernacular language. Results and Conclusion: The result showed that there is multiple region involvement among the subjects. The most affected region was found to be upper back followed by low back, knee, shoulder, neck. Keywords: Metro Rail Workers, Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders.

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Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among canteen staff of Kathmandu University

Journal of Kathmandu Medical College ◽

10.3126/jkmc.v7i4.23318 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 162-167

Author(s):

Nishchal Ratna Shakya ◽

Shreya Shrestha

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Heavy Loads ◽

Repetitive Activities ◽

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder

Background: Work related musculoskeletal disorders are common complaint at workplace and is a leading cause of illness. A kitchen worker’s work consists of continuous long standing hours, awkward positions, lifting heavy loads and repetitive activities. The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders is related to demographic factors, occupational, psychosocial factors and ergonomic risk factors at workplace. Canteen staffs are considered to be at higher risk of having musculoskeletal disorders. Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among the canteen staffs of Kathmandu University and to find association between risk factor and musculoskeletal disorders among the canteen staffs. Methodology: We carried out a cross-sectional descriptive study interviewing 40 participants for filling the demographic data and the standardized Nordic questionnaires for assessing the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among the canteen staffs of Kathmandu University. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 16. Results: We found that out of 40 participants, 60% reported having at least one work related musculoskeletal symptoms in the past 12 month. Back pain (35%) was most commonly reported disorder followed by neck (27.5%) and ankle pain (27.5%). Conclusion: Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorder among the canteen staffs of Kathmandu University was found to be high. So it is essential to take necessary steps to minimize musculoskeletal disorder and develop preventive strategies.

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Predictors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Commercial Minibus Drivers in Accra Metropolis, Ghana

Advances in Epidemiology ◽

10.1155/2014/384279 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

J. K. Abledu ◽

E. B. Offei ◽

G. K. Abledu

Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Low Back ◽

Preventive Strategies ◽

Ankle Pain ◽

Work Related ◽

Modifiable Factors ◽

Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

Background. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and predictors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among a sample of commercial minibus drivers in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana. Methods. The participating drivers (n=148) were recruited from various lorry terminals and assessed by using a semistructured questionnaire that included the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Results. Of the 148 drivers, 116 (78.4%) reported having WMSDs during the previous 12 months. The prevalence of the various WMSD domains was low back pain (58.8%), neck pain (25%), upper back pain (22.3%), shoulder pain (18.2%), knee pain (14.9%), ankle pain (9.5%), wrist pain (7.4%), elbow pain (4.7%), and hip/thigh pain (2.7%). Multiple logistic regression analysis adjusted for possible confounders showed that less physical activity (OR = 4.9; 95% CI = 1.5–16.5; P=0.010), driving more than 12 hours per day (OR = 2.9; 95% CI = 1.1–7.8; P=0.037), and driving at least 5 days per week (OR = 3.7; 95% CI = 1.4–9.4; P=0.007) were significantly associated with WMSDs among this cohort of drivers. Conclusion. These modifiable factors may be targets for preventive strategies to reduce the incidence of WMSDs among occupational minibus drivers in Ghana.

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Work related musculoskeletal disorders among adolescent girls and young women employees of textile industries in Tamil Nadu, India – a comparative study

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2016-0116 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (6) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Gnanaselvam Nancy Angeline ◽

Joseph Bobby

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Adolescent Girls ◽

Young Women ◽

Textile Industry ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Work Related ◽

Women Employees ◽

Textile Industries

Abstract Musculoskeletal disorders are common in those employed in the textile industry. The aim of the study is to assess musculoskeletal disorders among adolescent girls who are current employees of textile industries in comparison with the adolescent girls and young women who are past employees of textile industries and adolescent girls who have never been employed in the textile industry. Methodology This is a cross-sectional study. A total of 321 subjects, 107 in each study group were sampled. Standardized nordic questionnaires (SNQ) was used to assess musculoskeletal symptoms. Results More than half of the current employees (67.28%) and past employees (67.28%) reported musculoskeletal pain. Among the never been employed, 18.69% reported musculoskeletal pain. Neck and shoulder were the most common sites of musculoskeletal pain among the current employees (49.5% and 50.5%, respectively) and the past employees (45.8% and 49.5%, respectively). In the regression model, having ever been diagnosed for anemia (AOR 6.57, 95% CI 1.4 to 30.76), working for more than 48 h in a week (AOR 3.37, 95% CI 1.53 to 7.41) and the presence of depression (AOR 6.6, 95% CI 1.48 to 29.36) were significantly associated with the presence of musculoskeletal pain in the study participants. Conclusion Musculoskeletal disorders are a major occupational health problem among the adolescent and young women employees of textile industries. Working hours should be fixed at 48 h per week and anemia and depression should be treated to avert the work related musculoskeletal disorders in the study population.

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among health care professionals

Update Dental College Journal ◽

10.3329/updcj.v7i1.33302 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 4-9

Author(s):

Mokhlesur Rahman ◽

Abhijit Chowdhury ◽

Mohammad Shiblee Zaman ◽

Nihar Sultana ◽

Mariam Binte Amin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Health Care ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

P Value ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Work Related ◽

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent a significant occupational problem among health care professionals; however, data on prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are limited in our country for referencing. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted during January to December 2016 among 160 health care professionals (doctors, nurses) working in a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka city. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence, distribution and to find out the multiple risk factors that contribute to the development of WMSDs among the sample population. Data were collected with semi structured questionnaire based on a validated research instrument Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ) which records the prevalence of MSDs in terms of musculoskeletal symptoms (ache, pain, discomfort) in the preceding 12 months. The statistical analysis was done by using the SPSS software 21 version. The study result revealed that out of 160 (100.0%) health care professionals 109 (68.1%) had musculoskeletal pain or discomfort in the last 12 months and 51 (31.9%) had not, and it was also found that 57 (61.3%) doctors and 52 (77.6%) nurses had musculoskeletal pain or discomfort in the last 12 months and the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in different body region in the last 12 months, where more than 1 site involvement 46 (42.2%) followed by neck 19 (17.4%), shoulder 15 (13.8%), lower back 13 (11.9%), hips 8 (7.3%), hand/fingers 5 (4.6%). About the self reported risk factors among the health care professionals for WMSDs were found working the same position for long periods 48 (29.8%),followed by treating excessive number of patients in a day 47 (29.1%), inadequate training on injury prevention 25 (15.9%), working awkward or cramped position18(11.6%).There were no statistically significant association found in age and years of experience of the health care professionals with the WMSDs (p value .281, .083 respectively), but significant association found in sex and occupation of the health care professionals with WMSDs (p value .045, .031 respectively). As because a high proportion of health care professionals had WMSDs and they are on the risk for development of WMSDs, it can be recommended that education programmes on prevention and coping strategies for musculoskeletal disorders be made mandatory for health care professionals in order to reduce the rate of WMSDs among them and to promote efficiency in patient care.Update Dent. Coll. j: 2017; 7 (1): 04-09

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PREVALENCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL SYMPTOMS RELATED TO WORK IN DENTAL SURGEONS: A WIDE REVIEW OF CURRENT MEDICAL LITERATURE

International Journal for Innovation Education and Research ◽

10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss11.1850 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (11) ◽

pp. 80-92

Author(s):

Alan Mesquita Santos ◽

Flavia Martão Flório ◽

Eber Coelho Paraguassu ◽

José Pedro Gomes Moura ◽

Thamilly Joaquina Picanço da Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Laboratory Tests ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Permanent Disability ◽

Work Related ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Repetitive Strain ◽

The Relationship

Introduction: Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) are considered a public health problem because of their high prevalence in various professions, including dental professionals. Because of poor posture and organization at work, for example, dental surgeons occupy the top spot on sick leave due to temporary or permanent disability, accounting for approximately 30% of the causes of premature abandonment between medical activities.Objectives: To identify the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and their relationship with dentist activity and to evaluate the relationship between symptomatology and laboratory test results.Methodology: A scan was performed, but Scopus, Web of Sciences and Google Scholar indexing databases were used to unite musculoskeletal disorders, dental surgeons, prevalence, laboratory tests. We found 15,000 articles, of which 56 were selected based on the best h index score or Qualis rating on the Sucupira platform.Conclusion: The relationship between musculoskeletal pain and dentist activity is strong and in some cases, these disorders can be detected on laboratory tests.

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Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among load men in a market area in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20211990 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (6) ◽

pp. 2889

Author(s):

M. Vijayakarthikeyan ◽

Muthulakshmi Muthiah ◽

P. Angayarkanni

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Work Experience ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

Market Area ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Work Related ◽

The Past ◽

Hours Of Work ◽

Heavy Loads

Background: Work related musculoskeletal disorders are globally responsible for deterioration in the quality of work, disability and distress among the workers. Load men are very much prone foe MSD due to longer hours of work, carrying heavy loads, improper rotation of work among the workers. Objectives of current study were to estimate the prevalence of WRMDs among load men, to identify the pattern of WRMDs among load men and to identify the comorbidities among load men.Methods: This is a cross-sectional analytical study conducted on occupational load men working in the market area in Padappai. Sample size included was 230 and data was collected using a prevalidated standardized Nordic questionnaire. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used to explain the study variables.Results: Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorder was 84% and 79% during the past 12 months and past 7 days respectively. WRMD prevalence during the past 12 months was highest in wrist/hand (78.3%) and hip/thigh (47.4%) during the past 12 months and past 7 days respectively. In this study, 57.4% had any form of comorbidity. Variables significantly associated with WRMD (p<0.05) were work experience, hours of work, weight of lift and climbing stairs in current study.Conclusions: The health issues of load men have been neglected and WRMD prevalence among load men was high in this study. Load men should undergo periodic health checkups and awareness about WRMDs must also be increased among them.

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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Physical Therapists: Prevalence, Severity, Risks, and Responses

Physical Therapy ◽

10.1093/ptj/80.4.336 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 80 (4) ◽

pp. 336-351 ◽

Cited By ~ 177

Author(s):

Jean E Cromie ◽

Valma J Robertson ◽

Margaret O Best

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Physical Therapists ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Work Related ◽

State Register ◽

Related Risk ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Systematic Sample

Abstract Background and Purpose. Physical therapists are at risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Little is known of how therapists respond to injury or of what actions they take to prevent injury. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of WMSDs in physical therapists, contributing risk factors, and their responses to injury. Subjects. As part of a larger study, a systematic sample of 1 in 4 therapists on a state register (n=824) was surveyed. Methods. An 8-page questionnaire was mailed to each subject. Questions investigated musculoskeletal symptoms, specialty areas, tasks and job-related risk factors, injury prevention strategies, and responses to injury. Results. Lifetime prevalence of WMSDs was 91%, and 1 in 6 physical therapists moved within or left the profession as a result of WMSDs. Younger therapists reported a higher prevalence of WMSDs in most body areas. Use of mobilization and manipulation techniques was related to increased prevalence of thumb symptoms. Risk factors pertaining to workload were related to a higher prevalence of neck and upper-limb symptoms, and postural risk factors were related to a higher prevalence of spinal symptoms. Conclusion and Discussion. Strategies used to reduce work-related injury in industry may also apply to physical therapists. Increased risk of thumb symptoms associated with mobilization techniques suggests that further research is needed to establish recommendations for practice. The issues for therapists who move within or leave the profession are unknown, and further research is needed to better understand their needs and experiences.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Intensive Care Unit Nurses in China

Workplace Health & Safety ◽

10.1177/2165079918809107 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 67 (6) ◽

pp. 275-287 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Shuai Yang ◽

Jingmei Lu ◽

Jiaqi Zeng ◽

Liqian Wang ◽

Yinglan Li

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Work Environment ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽

Organizational Factors ◽

Hunan Province ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Work Related ◽

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among intensive care nurses in the Hunan Province of China. Nurses working in mixed intensive care units of 20 tertiary hospitals in this province participated in an online survey regarding work-related musculoskeletal injuries. The seven-part questionnaire included basic demographics; job and workplace characteristics; risk perception; physical, psychosocial, and workplace organizational factors; and musculoskeletal symptoms. The response rate was 70.7% (702 of 993 nurses). Approximately 97% of the respondents reported experiencing at least one work-related musculoskeletal disorder within the previous year. Low back pain was the most commonly reported musculoskeletal disorder (80.1%), followed by neck (78.6%) and shoulder pain (70.4%). The multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that work-related musculoskeletal disorders were significantly associated with female gender (odds ratio [OR] = 0.115), unmarried status (OR = 0.136), a greater perception of risk (OR = 2.352), and lack of a safe work environment (OR = 1.056). These findings underscore the need for nurses and managers to reinforce risk awareness, improve physical and psychosocial working conditions, and promote a safer work environment.

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Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders in Italian workers: is there an underestimation of the related occupational risk factors?

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

10.1186/s12891-020-03742-z ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fabrizio Russo ◽

Cristina Di Tecco ◽

Luca Fontana ◽

Giovanna Adamo ◽

Adriano Papale ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Health Surveillance ◽

Occupational Risk ◽

Occupational Risk Factors ◽

Age Range ◽

Risk Assessment And Management ◽

Current Risk

Abstract Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) represent an important socio-economic burden. The current risk assessment and management involved in the ethiopathogenesis of WMSDs is based on observational tools and checklists, which have some limitations in terms of accuracy and reliability. The aim of this study was to assess WMSD prevalence and identify possible correlations with several socio-demographic and work-related variables in a large cohort representative of Italian workers in order to improve our understanding of the WMSD phenomenon. Methods This study includes data from INSuLa, a cross-sectional nationally representative survey of health and safety at work, developed by the Italian Workers’ Compensation Authority. A total of 8000 Italian workers were included. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the association of independent variables, such as workers’ perceptions of exposure to biomechanical/ergonomic and video display unit (VDU) risks (Risk Perceived) and the actual risk exposure (Risk Detected) on Back, Lower and Upper limb pain. Socio-demographic, occupational and other health-related variables were included to investigate possible association with musculoskeletal disorders. Results Workers perceiving a significant exposure to biomechanical/ergonomic and VDU risks but not included in a health surveillance program for them (Risk Perceived/No Risk Detected) have had significantly higher odds of reporting musculoskeletal disorders. Regarding the biomechanical/ergonomic risk these workers are in the 19–24 age range (39.9%), transportation, warehousing/information and communication sectors (38.9%) and are employed in companies with more than 250 workers (35.8%). Regarding VDU risk, workers are in the 45–54 age range (24.5%), professional, financial and business services (38.0%) and come from companies with more than 250 employees (25.6%). Conclusions Within the occupational safety and health management systems an appropriate assessment of occupational risk factors correlated to musculoskeletal disorders (mainly biomechanical/ergonomic and VDU) and the correct definition of their exposure levels is essential to adequately prevent the onset of WMSDs. In this regard, our findings provide useful information to design novel approaches, aimed at improving our understanding of emerging risks, identifying gaps in current risk assessment strategies and enhancing workplace interventions are mandatory to improve the occupational risk assessment and management process and therefore implement the subsequent health surveillance systems.

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

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health ◽

10.3126/ijosh.v8i1.22922 ◽

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 ◽

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.

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