2022
DOI: 10.1155/2022/3610196
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Long-Term Prevalence and Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders among the Schoolteachers in Hail, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract: Background. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are affecting up to 95% of teachers and are considered a primary occupational health hazard leading to absenteeism, early retirement, and lower quality of life and teaching quality. Aim. The current study is aimed at exploring the prevalence and risk factors of MSDs among the schoolteachers in Hail, Saudi Arabia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted online among the teachers in Hail City using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Teachers were randoml… Show more

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“…A higher percentage (94.3%) of participants contemplating job changes reported experiencing pain, highlighting the strong link between MSD and the inclination to explore alternative job options. Similar findings were reported by previous studies [ 13 , 18 ]. Altogether, these findings emphasize the multifaceted influence of MSD, encompassing both absenteeism and job-related decision-making, underscoring the importance of holistic interventions to mitigate its effects and enhance overall workplace well-being.…”
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“…A higher percentage (94.3%) of participants contemplating job changes reported experiencing pain, highlighting the strong link between MSD and the inclination to explore alternative job options. Similar findings were reported by previous studies [ 13 , 18 ]. Altogether, these findings emphasize the multifaceted influence of MSD, encompassing both absenteeism and job-related decision-making, underscoring the importance of holistic interventions to mitigate its effects and enhance overall workplace well-being.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…This finding underscores the influence of age on the likelihood of experiencing pain and emphasizes the need for age-sensitive interventions. Similar findings were reported by other studies conducted in Saudi Arabia [ 6 , 18 ]. However, another study conducted in Saudi Arabia presents a contrasting result, showing no association of pain with age [ 19 ].…”
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“…Within occupational absenteeism, accident rates are one of the great social, labour, and governmental concerns (Hallowell 2010 ; Lund and Aarø 2004 ; Althomali 2022 ). In Spain, both accidents with medical leave (the worker cannot go to work) and accidents without medical leave (the worker, after medical care can be reinstated) imply significant losses for organizations.…”
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“… 5 Although several trials have explored MSK disorders prevalence in Saudi Arabia, their focus has been on healthcare professionals and other workers. 6 - 9 To the best of our knowledge, only one trial has studied the occurrence of upper limb MSK disorders. 10 However, this study evaluated the prevalence of MSK disorders among a specific group of participants (university students) during COVID-19.…”
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