Differences in the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among female and male custodians

Cavallari, Jennifer M.; Ahuja, Manik; Dugan, Alicia G.; Meyer, John D.; Simcox, Nancy J.; Wakai, Sara; Garza, Jacob C.

doi:10.1002/ajim.22626

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“…The 12-month neck and low back pain prevalence rates of that study (69% and 65%, respectively) were higher than those of the present study, but this was expected given that dental students have relatively higher MSKP levels owing to their posture during practice [ 23 ]. Previous studies have found that females were more likely to suffer from MSKP than males, which was suggested to be due to their smaller body dimensions and lower muscle endurance [ 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 ]; however, this was not the case in our study, as MSKP equally affected about half of the male and female respondents at both analyzed timeframes.…”

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Musculoskeletal Pain in Undergraduate Students Is Significantly Associated with Psychological Distress and Poor Sleep Quality

Alsaadi

2022

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Musculoskeletal pain (MSKP), psychological distress, and poor sleep quality are common among undergraduate university students. Yet, few studies have assessed the association between MSKP and psychological distress and poor sleep quality. This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine this association among undergraduate students at a major public university in Saudi Arabia. MSKP was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, psychological distress using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress (DASS-21) questionnaire, and sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. A total of 339 undergraduate students from various specialties provided complete responses and were included. The most common site of MSKP in the past 12 months and the past 7 days were neck pain (54.6% and 41.9%, respectively) and low back pain (49.4% and 48.2%, respectively). There was no difference in the prevalence of MSKP across colleges. The reported MSKP in the past 12 months and 7 days were significantly associated with the students’ level of anxiety and stress as well as sleep quality (p < 0.05 for all), while depression was only significantly associated with MSKP in the past 7 days.

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Musculoskeletal Pain in Undergraduate Students Is Significantly Associated with Psychological Distress and Poor Sleep Quality

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2022

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“…The multivariable binary logistic regression showed that there was no significant association observed between sex, body mass index (BMI), physical exercise, and neck and upper limb MSDs. However, different studies reported the presence of gender difference in upper extremity MSDs among the working population in many occupational classes, with female workers having a higher risk [38–40]. This difference might be due to the differences in the distribution of male and female workers in occupations with different risks for the neck and upper limb MSDs between countries.…”

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The impact of work-related risk factors on the development of neck and upper limb pain among low wage hotel housekeepers in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional study

Wami

Dessie

Chercos

2019

Environ Health Prev Med

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Background Musculoskeletal disorders are a major source of disability accounting for considerable economic loss globally. Studies showed that housekeepers suffer from exposure to many high-risk factors for neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders. In Ethiopia, little is known and the information is limited in scope about the magnitude of the problem among hotel housekeepers. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the magnitude of the neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders and identify the associated risk factors among hotel housekeepers. Methods Institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed from March 1 to May 20, 2017. Systematic random sampling was used to select 422 study participants among the Gondar town hotels, Ethiopia. The standardized Nordic questionnaire for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms was used to measure the neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders. Bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were performed using SPSS version 20. The significance level was obtained at 95% CI and p value ≤ 0.05. Results The overall magnitude of a self-reported neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders among hotel housekeepers in the last 12 months was 62.8% (95% CI 58.3, 67.8). The main body areas of concern were neck pain (50.7%), shoulder pain (54%), elbow/forearm (47.2%), and hand/wrist (45.5%). Age, rest break taken, repetitive movement, reaching/overstretching, organization concern for health and safety, and job satisfaction were the risk factors significantly associated with neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders. Conclusions A higher proportion of hotel housekeepers were found to be affected by neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in Gondar town. Repetitive movement and reaching/overstretching were strongly associated risk factors with neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, ergonomic, organizational and personal measures, which focus on minimizing repetitive movement and awkward working position and facilitating rest break with exercise, are important to tackle neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders among hotel housekeepers.

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“…O sexo feminino mostrou-se associado a DME nos três segmentos corporais estudados, corroborando demais estudos que abordam a temática 9,10,22,26,27 . Fatores como a dupla jornada de trabalho (que reduz o tempo para realização de atividade física ou relaxamento, limitando, dessa maneira, a prática de atividades que protegem das lesões e auxiliam na sua prevenção 10,28 ) e as diferenças antropométricas entre os sexos e entre as fibras musculares de homens e mulheres (que são mais fracas e menos resistentes) também podem contribuir para o surgimento de lesões musculoesqueléticas 29 .…”

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Association between physical and psychosocial demands and musculoskeletal pain in health workers

Dantas¹,

Cardoso²,

Araújo³

2022

Rev Bras Med Trab

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As demandas físicas e psicossociais do trabalho constituem importantes fatores para a ocorrência de dor musculoesquelética. Conhecer essas dimensões e suas interfaces com as características individuais do trabalhador pode ajudar a compreender a ocorrência desses desfechos. Objetivos: Analisar a associação entre demandas físicas e psicossociais do trabalho e a ocorrência de dor musculoesquelética em trabalhadores da saúde. Métodos: Tratou-se de um estudo de corte transversal com trabalhadores da saúde. As variáveis de exposição foram os aspectos psicossociais e as demandas físicas investigadas por meio do Job Content Questionnaire, e o desfecho foi a dor musculoesquelética em membros inferiores, superiores e na região dorsal, investigada pela queixa de dor autorreferida. A análise multivariável foi utilizada para investigar a associação entre as exposições e os desfechos. Resultados: Os fatores associados a dor musculoesquelética nos três segmentos corporais foram ser do sexo feminino, não praticar atividade física e perceber o estado de saúde como "ruim". O vínculo de trabalho "não efetivo" esteve associado a dor musculoesquelética em membros inferiores e na região dorsal. A não participação em atividades de lazer e a prestação de assistência direta à saúde estiveram associadas a dor em membros inferiores. Ser o principal responsável pelas atividades domésticas e realizá-las mostraram-se associados a dor em membros superiores. As diferenças entre as exigências das tarefas, os recursos técnicos disponíveis ruins para a execução das atividades e a ausência de atividades de lazer estiveram associados a dor na região dorsal. Conclusões: Conclui-se que tanto as demandas físicas quanto as psicossociais estão associadas à dor musculoesquelética em trabalhadores da saúde. Palavras-chave | saúde do trabalhador; pessoal de saúde; condições de trabalho; dor musculoesquelética. ABSTRACT | Introduction:The physical and psychosocial demands of work are important factors in the genesis of musculoskeletal pain. Identification of these dimensions and their interfaces with workers' individual characteristics could improve understanding of these outcomes. Objectives: To analyze the associations between the physical and psychosocial demands of work and occurrence of musculoskeletal pain in health care workers. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with health care workers. The exposure variables were psychosocial aspects and physical demands, investigated using the Job Content Questionnaire, and the outcomes were musculoskeletal pain in lower limbs, upper limbs, and the back, investigated as self-report of pain. A multivariate analysis was conducted to investigate associations between exposures and outcomes. Results: The factors associated with musculoskeletal pain in the three areas of the body studied were female sex, physical inactivity, and "poor" selfrated health status. Additionally, being a contract worker was associated with musculoskeletal pain in the lower limbs and back. Not participating in leisure activiti...

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Differences in the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among female and male custodians

Cited by 24 publications

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Musculoskeletal Pain in Undergraduate Students Is Significantly Associated with Psychological Distress and Poor Sleep Quality

Musculoskeletal Pain in Undergraduate Students Is Significantly Associated with Psychological Distress and Poor Sleep Quality

The impact of work-related risk factors on the development of neck and upper limb pain among low wage hotel housekeepers in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional study

Association between physical and psychosocial demands and musculoskeletal pain in health workers

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