Associations Between Worker Characteristics, Workplace Factors, and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study of Male Construction Workers in Nigeria

Ekpenyong, Christopher E.; Inyang, Udoinyang Clement

doi:10.1080/10803548.2014.11077057

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“…less affected from musculoskeletal problems as this result is also supported by the previous works [39,40] which may be due to some knowledge and awareness about the risk factors presented in the working places.…”

Section: International Journal Of Medical Science and Public Healthsupporting

confidence: 83%

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: A case study among male molasses workers in Nadia district of West Bengal, India

Biswas¹,

Bhattacharya²,

Bhattacharya³

2017

Int J Med Sci Public Health

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Section: International Journal Of Medical Science and Public Healthsupporting

confidence: 83%

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: A case study among male molasses workers in Nadia district of West Bengal, India

Biswas¹,

Bhattacharya²,

Bhattacharya³

2017

Int J Med Sci Public Health

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“…To the best of our knowledge, fewer studies reported the relationship between BMI and EMG signal variations. Indeed, BMI was associated with increased prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and increased scores of musculoskeletal discomfort [40,41]. It may be necessary to investigate the longer term effects of BMI on muscle activation in future work since BMI influences chronic musculoskeletal pain/discomfort in a roundabout way [42].…”

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confidence: 99%

Quantification of lower extremity physical exposures in various combinations of sit/stand time duration associated with sit-stand workstation

Pei

Babski-Reeves

et al. 2017

Med Pr

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Background: Sit-stand workstations are available for office work purposes but there is a dearth of quantitative evidence to state benefits for lower limb outcomes while using them. And there are no guidelines on what constitutes appropriate sit/stand time duration. The primary aim of this study has been to compare muscle activity and perceived discomfort in the lower extremity during various combinations of sit/stand time duration associated with a sit-stand workstation separately and to evaluate the effects of the sit-stand workstation on the lower extremity during the text entry task. Material and Methods: During the 5 days, all participants completed a 2-h text entry task each day for various sit/stand time duration combinations as follows: 5/25 min, 10/20 min, 15/15 min, 20/10 min, 25/5 min. Lower extremity muscular exposure of 12 male and 13 female participants was collected at 8 sites by surface electromyography and body discomfort was calculated by a questionnaire under those 5 conditions. Results: Results have demonstrated that lower extremity muscle activity has been significantly varied among the 5 sit/stand time duration groups. Perceived level of discomfort (PLD) has not differed significantly for 9 out of 10 body parts. Conclusions: The muscle activity of the thigh region was influenced by sit/stand time duration significantly. Ergonomic exposures of lower extremity when using a sitstand workstation were increased, particularly during the long time standing posture. Results indicate that body mass index (BMI) and gender were not significant factors in this study. Combination of sit/stand time duration 25/5 min appears to show positive effects on relief of muscle exposure of back of thigh in the shifts of sitting and standing work position. Med Pr 2017;68(3):315-327

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“…Table 11 shows studies in which NMQ was used in construction. [254] Nigeria Application of the NMQ in construction companies. Eaves et al (2016) [255] United Kingdom Application of the NMQ in construction workers.…”

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“…Ekpenyong and Inyang [254] analysed Nigerian construction companies and collected data by the NMQ and the work-content questionnaire. The results showed a high prevalence of MSD.…”

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Applications of the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire: A Review

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Sustainability seeks to provide economically viable products in an environmentally friendly way while respecting worker rights. Physical wellbeing forms part of these rights. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) diminish productivity, cause absence from work, impose costs on the public health system and can cast doubt on the sustainability of a company or a product. The objective of the present work is to review the literature on the application of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) on a worldwide level. In this work, the use of the NMQ has been classified by categories of knowledge, countries and years. The search was made using "Web of Science-Core Collection". In total, 259 articles were chosen from scientific journals and conferences related, according to the title and or abstract, to the practical application of the questionnaire. In conclusion, the NMQ has been applied mainly in three sectors: "activities related to treating human health and social issues", "manufacturing industries", and "agriculture, livestock, fishing, and forestry". The NMQ is an indirect method commonly used individually or complemented with other methods for evaluating the MSD and possible associated psychosocial and labour risks. The use of NMQ can help in the evaluation of the sustainability of a company.

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Associations Between Worker Characteristics, Workplace Factors, and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study of Male Construction Workers in Nigeria

Abstract: The recorded high prevalence was multifactorial in etiology; hence, multi-intervention strategies are required.

Cited by 93 publications

References 52 publications

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: A case study among male molasses workers in Nadia district of West Bengal, India

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: A case study among male molasses workers in Nadia district of West Bengal, India

Quantification of lower extremity physical exposures in various combinations of sit/stand time duration associated with sit-stand workstation

Applications of the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire: A Review

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