A Cross-Sectional Study on the Association of Patterns and Physical Risk Factors with Musculoskeletal Disorders among Academicians in Saudi Arabia

Algarni, Fahad Saad; Kachanathu, Shaji John; AlAbdulwahab, Sami S.

doi:10.1155/2020/8930968

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“…Period prevalence of MSDs is an important health indicator both in work-related and non-work related settings. In our study, the prevalence rate of university employees affected by MS complaints in the last 12 months was relatively high, but nevertheless concurrent with similar research on education workers, where the rate of MSDs ranges from 43% to 85% [4,9,10]. This consistency in outcomes regarding MSDs in the education sector indicates that not only physically demanding jobs are at significant risk of MSDs.…”

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Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Workplace Risk Factors in Higher Education Employees

Sandeva¹,

Tsvetkova²,

Prakova³

2021

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Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are caused by a variety of environmental and organizational workplace factors, which makes them some of the most commonly reported work-related health problems in Europe and the world. Our purpose was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints among employees in higher education, as well as the most significant risk factors for their occurrence. Material/Methods: The survey was conducted among 542 employees of Trakia University, Bulgaria, using questionnaires on symptoms and exposure to the most common occupational risk factors for MSDs. The subjects were grouped and compared by gender, age, years of service and employment position. Results: 74% of participants reported one or more musculoskeletal complaints, with the most common locations being the lower and upper back, neck, and shoulders. Women had a significantly higher average number of complaints (2.41) than men (1.64), p = 0.000058. A higher percentage of hand/arm MSDs was reported by auxiliary workers, and lower back complaints were more frequently reported by administrative staff, compared to other groups. A positive correlation was found between the number of MSDs and the years of service (r=0.11, p=0.019), but not between MSDs and age. The major reported workplace risk factors for MSDs were working with display screen equipment (55.9% of respondents), frequent, repetitive hand movements (37.46%), and non-ergonomic workstations/arrangements (27.67%). Conclusions: Prevention of MSDs of occupational origin requires a comprehensive approach involving the identification, assessment and control of a number of ergonomic and organizational factors. Similar studies in other occupational groups would help to better understand and prevent these chronic, painful and often disabling diseases.

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Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Workplace Risk Factors in Higher Education Employees

Sandeva¹,

Tsvetkova²,

Prakova³

2021

JofIMAB

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“…Furthermore, MSCs was signi cantly associated with the workstation ergonomic risks. Algani et al (2020) [25] presented similar ndings in which the increased prevalence of MSCs was blamed on the physical work components among academicians.…”

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Workstation Ergonomic Risk Factors and its associations with Common Musculoskeletal Complaints among Academic Staff of a Ghanaian Higher Institution: A survey

Bello

Ahike

Ndaa

et al. 2022

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Background: Despite the exposure of academic staff to the ergonomic risk factors associated with workstation seat, the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints (MSCs) is under-reported in higher institutions of learning in Ghana. We therefore evaluated the workstation seat in relation to the academics’ body dimensions and the associations of the outcome with MSCs. Materials and Methods: Participants in this cross-sectional study were academic staff of a foremost health training institution in Ghana. They were enrolled into the study using convenience sampling method. We evaluated the body-chair dimension of the participants individually at each workstation using non-elastic 3-meter long tape measure. Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and ergonomics assessment checklist were used to determine the prevalence and ergonomic risk factors of MSC. Data analysis involved mean, frequency and standard deviation. We analyzed the association between body-chair dimensions and self-reported MSCs with Chi square test, at P < 0.05 level of significance. Results: Eighty-two (82) academic staff comprising 54, (65.9%) males and (28, 34.1) females participated fully in the study, of which 69 (84.2%) were Senior Lecturers. Thirty-four (41.5%) of the lecturers had worked between 5 and 10 years. The period and point prevalence of MSCs were 64.6% and 59.6% respectively. The body-chair mismatch and workstation ergonomic risk factors were significant associated with (P <0.001) MSCs.Conclusion: Our findings indicate moderate prevalence of MSCs among the participants with low back pain being the most reported complaint, which seemed to have a link with body-chair dimension mismatch. These findings are implicated for procurement policy, regarding workstation seat in higher institutions.

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“…Similarly, lifestyle factors, particularly physical activity levels have shown to signi cant association with MSDs [12]. In work-place, involving in physical activity, speci cally after an hour confers a plethora of health bene ts [13].…”

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Relationship between musculoskeletal body region pain complaints, depression and physical activity level in major hospitals of Abbottabad, Pakistan

Shah*,

Tanoli,

Wajid

et al. 2024

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Introduction/Aim The growing recognition of musculoskeletal disorders in the northern region of Pakistan, specifically Abbottabad, lacks contextually relevant data for devising effective prevention and intervention strategies in the mitigation of MSDs burden. This study aims to explore the relationship between musculoskeletal body region pain complaints, depression and physical activity of those visiting major hospitals in Abbottabad. Methodology The cross-sectional study design aimed to determine the incidence of MSDs (NMQ: Nordic Musculoskeletal complaints rating questionnaire) in 384 female participants in Abbottabad. Informed consent was obtained from all the subjects. Secondly, the relationship between MSD regions, depression (PHQ-9: patient depression questionnaire) and physical activity (IPAQ: International Physical Activity Questionnaire) was sought via phi value, Cramer's V value and logistic regression. Results The incidence of MSDs was noticeably higher in females above 40 years of age and who were employees. There was a significant (p < 0.05) negative weak to moderate correlation (Phi − 0.103 to -0.148) between employment and MSDs regions. In contrast, depression and physical activities had a significant (p < 0.05) positive correlation (Cramer's V: 0.129 to 0.225) with the upper back, shoulders and elbow. Individuals who were depressed were more likely to complain about their upper back and shoulders (OR 1.4, p < 0.01). Conclusion A significant relationship was observed between depression and MSDs. Higher musculoskeletal pain complaints were noticed in females who were not employees. The study suggested that awareness and multi-dimensional interventions addressing physical, psychological and social barriers are required for prevention and decrease in MSD complaints.

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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Association of Patterns and Physical Risk Factors with Musculoskeletal Disorders among Academicians in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 10 publications

References 17 publications

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Workplace Risk Factors in Higher Education Employees

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Workplace Risk Factors in Higher Education Employees

Workstation Ergonomic Risk Factors and its associations with Common Musculoskeletal Complaints among Academic Staff of a Ghanaian Higher Institution: A survey

Relationship between musculoskeletal body region pain complaints, depression and physical activity level in major hospitals of Abbottabad, Pakistan

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