scholarly journals Awareness of Awkward Posture and Repetitive Motion as Ergonomic Factors Associated With Musculoskeletal Disorders by Health Promotion Professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 128
Author(s):  
Uchechukwu A. Ezugwu ◽  
Elom N. Egba ◽  
Paulinus C. Igweagu ◽  
Lazarus E. Eneje ◽  
Scholastica Orji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
P Value ◽  
Repetitive Motion ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Actual Application ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Status ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Awkward Posture

Musculoskeletal disorders –MSD, particularly on the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and cartilage decline the general physiological efficiency of the human body systems. The study aimed to ascertain the status of awareness of awkward posture and repetitive motion as ergonomic factors associated with MSD by health promotion professionals -HPP. The study adopted descriptive survey approach and was carried out in Enugu State of Nigeria, from August 2019 to February 2020. The participants were experts in health promotion through physical exercises. A well-structured questionnaire with reliability index of 0.86 was the only instrument used for data collection. The data analysis was completed using SPSS version 21. All the participants were Nigerians totaling 323 and responded to the questionnaire items completely and correctly. Majority of them were: females 196(60.7%) and rural dwellers 183(56.7%). The study revealed that the health promotion professionals were aware of awkward posture (M=3.22; SD=0.80) and repetitive motion (M=3.18; SD=0.79) as ergonomic factors associated with MSD. The status of awareness of the study phenomenon varied within variables of gender and location. A statistically significant difference was observed with regards to location (P-value <0.05) while none existed on gender (P-value >0.05). Although, the awareness status varied within variables, there is clear demonstration that the status of awareness regarding awkward posture and repetitive motion as ergonomic factors associated with MSD was encouraging. This translates the actual application of the rehabilitative and remedial measures in health promoting exercises involved in improving the quality of life and wellness. Indeed, there is need for routine workshops, seminars and conferences organized for these professionals on addressing ergonomic factors associated with MSD.

Müller-Weiss Disease: The Descriptive Factors of Failure Conservative Treatment

2021 ◽  
pp. 107110072110028
Author(s):  
Thos Harnroongroj ◽  
Theerawoot Tharmviboonsri ◽  
Bavornrit Chuckpaiwong
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
Clinical Severity ◽  
P Value ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Radiographic Parameters ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Conservative treatment is the first-line approach for Müller-Weiss disease (MWD). However, factors associated with the failure of conservative treatment have never been reported. Our objectives were to compare the differences in demographic and radiographic parameters between “successful” and “failure” conservative treatment in patients with MWD and identify descriptive factors associated with failure conservative treatment. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 68 patients with MWD divided into 29 “failure” and 39 “successful” conservative treatment groups. Demographic characteristics, Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS), visual analog scale (VAS) scores for pain and walking disability, and radiographic parameters such as calcaneal pitch, lateral Meary, anteroposterior (AP) Meary angle, and talonavicular-naviculocuneiform arthritis were compared. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify descriptive factors of failure conservative treatment. A P value <.05 was considered a statistically significant difference. Results: We found more severe VAS pain and walking disability scores and FAOS for the pain, activities of daily living, and quality of life subscales in the failure group ( P < .05). Regression analysis demonstrated 2 significant descriptive factors associated with failure conservative treatment: abducted AP Meary angle >13.0 degrees and radiographic talonavicular arthritis. No demographic characteristics were found to be associated with failure conservative treatment. Conclusion: Midfoot abduction (AP Meary angle, >13 degrees) and radiographic talonavicular arthritis were factors associated with failure conservative treatment in MWD and should be determined concurrently with the clinical severity. Classification systems for MWD should include these factors. Level of evidence: Level III, retrospective comparative study.

scholarly journals ONLINE LEARNING DURING LOCKDOWN: EFFECT ON MENTAL HEALTH OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (47) ◽  
pp. 11515-11527
Author(s):  
Shubhashree Dash
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
Mental Health Assessment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Status ◽  
Descriptive Survey

COVID-19 pandemic has influenced every aspect of human life including Education and Mental Health of the learners. Thus, the present study was aimed at assessing the status of online learning and mental health of online learners and to investigate the relationship between the two variables. The descriptive survey method was adopted for the present study and the collected data analysed quantitatively. For collection of the data two self-made tools were used namely Status of Online Learning Scale for Learners and Mental Health Assessment Scale for Learners. The tools were administered on 140 students. The tabulated data was analysed through the Mean, Standard Deviation, correlation and t test. The results revealed that learners are moderately active in online learning. Mental health of the online learners is moderately stable. Online learning is negatively affecting the mental health of the online learners and there was no significant difference found between the mental health of online learners in terms of the gender and the locality.

scholarly journals A study of the status of access facilities available for children with disabilities studying in BMC school at Mumbai

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-63
Author(s):  
Arun A Banik ◽  
Aninda Duti Banik
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
The Status ◽  
Free Environment ◽  
Visually Handicapped ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The present study title “A study of the status of access facilities available for children with disabilities studying in BMC school”, a descriptive survey designed was made with the aim to study the status of access facility available for the children with disabilities viz. hearing impairment, mental retardation, physically handicapped (Locomotors Disability), visually handicapped in BMC recognized schools. Further to give recommendation in order to promote the access needs for children with disabilities in school. Looking into the prospective of the study it also aim to create an awareness on the issue of barrier free environment for children with disabilities. As a part of tool of the study, self-made questionnaire was developed and validated by a group of professionals. 10 BMC recognized schools were selected in and around Mumbai and the questionnaire was administered by the researcher and taken information from the school principal.Mean average and percentage was calculated from the obtained data. On an average, overall 14.38% schools or centers with disabilities were having access facilities for students with disabilities. With respect to schools or centers related to Locomotors Disabilities, Hearing Disabilities, Mental Retardation, and Visually Handicapped study findings were 14.4%, 14.3%, 13.7% and 15.1% respectively, having access facilities for the children with disabilities in BMC schools. Where the data was subjected to statistical analysis and it was found that there was no significant difference (p&#62;0.05) in terms of access facilities between the schools or centers for disabilities. Results indicated that there were very insufficient as well as inadequate access facilities across all children with disabilities in the BMC recognized schools. The results has shown an impact in the education of the disabled students as they need full accessible educational support to undertake their successful study. Hence, Government and all other educational authorities are suggested to take up this issue in a positive manner to improve the quality of education as there is a much needed access facilities in all the schools.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Educational Malpractice among University Students as Perceived by Lecturers of Delta State University, Abraka

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Anna Onoyase
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
State University ◽  
Educational Malpractice ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The Status ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Delta State University

The study examined the prevalence of educational malpractice among University students as perceived by lecturers of Delta State University, Abraka. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. The study is a descriptive survey research. The purposive random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 92 lecturers for the study. The instrument for this study is the questionnaire. The instrument has face and content validity through expert judgement and instrumentation. The Cronbach alpha procedure was used to assess the internal consistency of the items. The value obtained was .73. The results revealed that there is a high prevalence of educational malpractice among undergraduates of Delta State University, Abraka. The findings also revealed that there is no significant difference between lecturers in their perception of the prevalence of educational malpractice among students. Lastly, the result showed that the status of lecturers has no impact on their perception of the prevalence of educational malpractice among students. Implications for counselling practice and education were discussed.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Disorders among Italian Dentists and Dental Hygienists

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2705
Author(s):  
Maria Giovanna Gandolfi ◽  
Fausto Zamparini ◽  
Andrea Spinelli ◽  
Alessandro Risi ◽  
Carlo Prati
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
University Education ◽  
Lumbar Region ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Dental Professionals

Dental professionals often perform physically and mentally demanding therapeutical procedures. They work maintaining muscular imbalance and asymmetrical positions for a long time. The aim of the study was to describe the prevalence and the factors associated to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) among Italian dental professionals and the most affected body regions. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted between March 2019 and February 2020. The Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ) was implemented with questions related to working habits (dental occupation, working hours per week and per days, years of work) and lifestyle (practiced physical activity, including frequency and duration, mobilization activities, and knowledge of ergonomic guidelines) was used. The-chi square test was carried out to detect any statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). Logistic regression was carried out to detect the most significant factors associated to WMSD occurrence. A total of 284 questionnaires have been used for the analysis. A high proportion of dental professionals (84.6%) were affected by WMSD in the last 12 months. A higher prevalence was found in females (87%) when compared to males (80%). The prevalence of WMSD was correlated to the working hours/day and hour/week, with a higher risk for operators working >5 h/day and >30 h/week. In addition, a high prevalence was found in operators working for 2–5 years after graduation. Most of the surveyed dental professionals practiced physical activity (70.1%) but only a few had satisfactorily knowledge of ergonomic guidelines (12.7%). Interestingly, participants who practiced yoga or stretching as physical activities demonstrated lower WMSD (77%) when compared to other physical activities (84%). We can highlight that generic physical activities have no functional effect on WMSD for dental professionals. The most affected body areas were neck (59.9%), shoulders (43.3%), lumbar region (52.1%), dorsal region (37.7%) and wrists (30.6%). Considering the magnitude of the problem, there is an urgent need to implement the education in ergonomics among dental professionals, that may be achieved by teaching biomechanics, posturology and integrative functional therapies (such as yoga) during the university education and by promoting holistic health of dental operators.

Evaluation of the influence of education on the ergonomic risk of concrete form workers

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 1007-1013
Author(s):  
Abdollah Gholami ◽  
Jalaluddin Tamaddon Yalameh ◽  
Behzad Fouladi-Dehaghi ◽  
Davood Eskandari ◽  
Gholamheidar Teimori-Boghsani
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Concrete Form ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

BACKGROUND: In developing countries, construction is a largely manual job that imposes awkward postures on workers, thus facilitating a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. Ergonomic training is known as an effective way to reduce these disorders. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ergonomic training intervention in reducing the ergonomic risk of concrete form workers. METHODS: This quasi-experimental study was carried out on 144 concrete form workers employed in the construction projects of Gonbad-e Kāvus, Iran, Iran. Data was collected using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (at the pre-intervention stage) and the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) worksheet (at the pre- and post-intervention stages). Ergonomic training was provided via face-to-face educational meetings along with presenting informative pamphlets, which took place over 45 days duration of time. Data were analyzed by the use of SPSS software version 21, t-test and Wilcoxon test. Significant level was considered at P-value less than 0.05. RESULTS: Musculoskeletal disorders were observed in all limbs of the studied workers. The most prevalent disorders were the pain in the shoulder region of lift operators (86.1%) and the pain in the back area of mixer operators (77.8%). About 99.3% of all concrete form workers were exposed to a moderate level of ergonomic risk and needed posture correction. Pre- and post-training REBA scores showed a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Although the ergonomic training did reduce the ergonomic risk of workers, because of its short duration, it failed to reduce this risk to an acceptable level. It is recommended to hold both theoretical and practical training sessions over longer periods of time.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Trait Sportive Self-Confidence in Team Sports According to Demographic Variances

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Mustafa Yaşar Şahin ◽  
Alpay Bülbül ◽  
Ercan Karaoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Status ◽  
High Level ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Confidence Scale

This research was conducted to determine the level of athletes' trait sportive confidence and to compare them in terms of demographic variances. In the research which is in the model descriptive survey, Trait Sportive Self Confidence Scale developed by Vealey (1986) was used as data collection tool. Based on typical sampling method of purposive sampling methods, this research sample is consisted of 279 athletes playing in Ptofessional Football League and female-male Volleyball League in Turkey in 2017-2018 season. In the evaluation of the research data, the assumptions of the tests were examined primarily; for unrelated measurements, t-test, one-way analysis of variance (One Way ANOVA) and Kruskal Wallis test. As a result of the research it was determinated that the trait sportive self-confidences of the athlethes were at a high level. When the findings of the study were evaluated in terms of demographic variables, it was determined that there was a significant difference according to the age or the status of the league played.

scholarly journals Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) Capacity Building and Cassava Farmers Productivity in Anambra State

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Obiadi Adaobi J. ◽  
Nwankwo Frank O. ◽  
Ezeokafor Uche R.
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
The Body ◽  
Production Model ◽  
P Value ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study was necessitated as a result of the low productivity of cassava farmers in Anambra State. The study set out to examine the effect of Agricultural Development Program (ADP) capacity building on cassava farmers’ productivity in Anambra State. The work was anchored on Cobb-Douglas production model. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of this study comprised of all the ADP cassava farmers and non-ADP cassava farmers in Otuocha and Onitsha Agricultural Zone. With membership strength of three hundred and sixty (360) ADP Cassava farmers and one hundred and sixty (160) non-ADP cassava farmers, making up a total of five hundred and twenty (520) respondents. Structured and unstructured questionnaires were used for data collection and the analysis was done with Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at 5% level of significance. From the analysis showed that there is a significant difference in the output of ADPCFs and non ADPCFs in Anambra State (F =13.209 and p-value < .05). Based on the findings, the study concluded that belonging to ADP was responsible for the differences in output observed in the study. Sequel to this, it was recommended that cassava farmers in the state that are yet to key into ADP needs to do so in order to learn from the various level of capacity development programs organized by the body.

scholarly journals Association of lumbar spine mobility and hamstring tightness in dental practitioners

Biomedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-149
Author(s):  
S. Divyashri ◽  
Lavanya Prathap ◽  
S Preetha
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
P Value ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Lumbar Flexion ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Spine Mobility ◽  
Awkward Posture

  Introduction and Aim: The decrease in lumbar spine mobility and hamstring tightness can be caused due to the lack of regular exercise and awkward postures exposed at the workplace due to an individual's occupation. It can be expressed due to the awkward posture during dental practice as well and this can be controlled by doing regular exercises.The aim of the present study is to analyze the association of lumbar spine mobility and hamstring tightness in dental practitioners.   Materials and Methods: The study is conducted in a Private dental college and hospital for the dental practitioners who work for more than 4 hours in a day.  The hamstring tightness is measured using the goniometer and lumbar spine flexibility is measured using an inch tape. The measurements are tabulated and analyzed statistically for the correlation of lumbar spine flexibility with hamstring tightness using the SPSS tool.   Results: The collected data are analyzed statistically using correlation coefficient and the findings concluded that they have a low positive correlation. The mean value of lumbar flexion range is 19.37 cm and mean value of the hamstring tightness is 27.8°, the correlation coefficient r is 0.473. Majority of female participants have increased hamstring tightness with a maximum range of 30° and around 11% of male participants have a restriction range of 25°. Similarly, around 8% of female participants have a lumbar flexion range of around 21cm, However, there is no significant difference between the gender in both the variables with p value equals 0.35 and 0.53 (p > 0.05) respectively.    Conclusion: From the obtained results it can be concluded that there is a low positive correlation between hamstring tightness and the lumbar flexion range.  The findings suggest that the dental practitioners are prone to hamstring tightness which in turn can induce reduced lumbar spine mobility and impacts stress on the lumbar spine leading to low back pain.

scholarly journals Corrigendum

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (9) ◽  
pp. 1050-1050
Keyword(s):  
P Value ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Patient Factors ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Repeat Analysis ◽  
Ankle Surgery ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Secondary Study

Cody CA, Mancuso CA, Burket JC, et al. Patient factors associated with higher expectations from foot and ankle surgery. Foot Ankle Int. 2017;38(5):472-478. (Original DOI: 10.1177/1071100717690807) In Table 2 of the above article, the authors reported that there was no significant difference in expectations scores between men and women. Repeat analysis of the data for a secondary study revealed that the data previously reported P value was erroneous and there was in fact a significant difference, with P = .026. All other previously reported results have been re-checked and there are no other errors.

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