Prevalence and Associated Factors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Symptoms among Construction Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study in South China

Lee, Yu‐Chi; Hong, Xinye; Man, Siu Shing

doi:10.3390/ijerph20054653

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“…The prevalence of WMSDs in this study was 28.6%, which was lower than that among 7,908 manufacturing workers in Henan and Hubei Provinces, China ( 10 ), consistent with that among workers in manufacturing factories in Guangdong Province, China ( 15 ). The WMSDs prevalence of the neck, low back, shoulders, and upper back was the highest among all the body parts, which was consistent with other studies ( 16 , 17 ). The work of manufacturing often involved risk factors of repetitive tasks, prolonged sitting or standing, and awkward postures, which could lead to local muscle fatigue and increase the risk of WMSDs ( 5 ).…”

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Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among emerging manufacturing workers in Beijing, China

Ding,

Guan,

Liu

et al. 2023

Front. Med.

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ObjectiveThe workers in emerging manufacturing are at decreased risk of traditional occupational diseases, while probably at increased risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of WMSDs among emerging manufacturing workers in Beijing.MethodsA total of 3,359 valid questionnaires were collected from 10 enterprises in the electronics, pharmaceutical, and motor manufacturing industries. The prevalence of WMSDs was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. The work posture load was evaluated through a questionnaire.ResultsThe results showed that the highest prevalence of WMSDs was observed in part of the neck (15.0%), followed by the lower back (12.5%), shoulders (11.2%), and upper back (7.1%). Female workers, workers aged older than 35 years, workers with a BMI of ≥28 kg/m2, longer working experience, never exercised had a higher prevalence of WMSDs. Logistic regression analysis showed that female workers, workers aged older than 35 years, with a middle school education and college degree, and workers who never exercised had a higher risk of WMSDs. In addition, workers who sat for long during work, worked hard with upper limbs or hands, worked in uncomfortable postures, and performed repetitive operations were positively related with the increased risk of WMSDs.ConclusionThese findings suggested that WMSDs were prevalent among emerging manufacturing workers in Beijing, China, while efforts should be made to reshape the risk factors associated with WMSDs, such as prolonged sitting, uncomfortable positions, and repetitive operations. Encouraging exercise and promoting ergonomic interventions probably be also benefit to induce the risk of WMSDs.

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Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among emerging manufacturing workers in Beijing, China

Ding,

Guan,

Liu

et al. 2023

Front. Med.

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“…However, this contradicts the findings of this scoping review, where the authors predominantly placed the sensors on the upper trunk, cervical and thoracic spine, and upper limbs, alongside some studies that focused on the lumbar region or the entire body. In truth, these regions have been the target for sensor placement, possibly due to the increased incidence of WRMSDs in this region [ 70 , 71 ]. These results are consistent with the study by Lorenzini et al [ 72 ], which states that the upper limbs and the spine are the most frequently affected body regions, supporting the placement of sensors in these specific regions.…”

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“…Visual feedback was also identified in this review. It allows the worker to visualise and correct their movements/posture, and this stimulus is widely used for correcting upper trunk posture [ 71 ].…”

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Wearables for Monitoring and Postural Feedback in the Work Context: A Scoping Review

Figueira,

Silva,

Costa

et al. 2024

Sensors

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Wearables offer a promising solution for simultaneous posture monitoring and/or corrective feedback. The main objective was to identify, synthesise, and characterise the wearables used in the workplace to monitor and postural feedback to workers. The PRISMA-ScR guidelines were followed. Studies were included between 1 January 2000 and 22 March 2023 in Spanish, French, English, and Portuguese without geographical restriction. The databases selected for the research were PubMed®, Web of Science®, Scopus®, and Google Scholar®. Qualitative studies, theses, reviews, and meta-analyses were excluded. Twelve studies were included, involving a total of 304 workers, mostly health professionals (n = 8). The remaining studies covered workers in the industry (n = 2), in the construction (n = 1), and welders (n = 1). For assessment purposes, most studies used one (n = 5) or two sensors (n = 5) characterised as accelerometers (n = 7), sixaxial (n = 2) or nonaxialinertial measurement units (n = 3). The most common source of feedback was the sensor itself (n = 6) or smartphones (n = 4). Haptic feedback was the most prevalent (n = 6), followed by auditory (n = 5) and visual (n = 3). Most studies employed prototype wearables emphasising kinematic variables of human movement. Healthcare professionals were the primary focus of the study along with haptic feedback that proved to be the most common and effective method for correcting posture during work activities.

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“…These results are in line with those of Ahmed and Oraby in Egypt who also found that age more than 40 years and duration of work more than 10 years were the most significant predictors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders [ 17 ]. Likewise, many studies have reported a significant association between the prevalence of WMSDs and both advancing age and increasing work experience [ 10 , 14 , 18 ]. The aging process can lead to degenerative changes and a decline in functional capacity among older workers.…”

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Work-related musculoskeletal complaints: risk factors and impact on work productivity among university administrative employees

Ibrahim,

Gaafar

2024

J. Egypt. Public. Health. Assoc.

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Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a significant workplace problem leading to loss of productivity and disability. Administrative workers perform computer-based tasks for long periods. Consequently, they are at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. The objective of this study was to explore the frequency and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal complaints and their impact on work productivity among administrative employees of Suez Canal University, Egypt. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 administrative employees through simple random sampling. Data were collected by an interview questionnaire including sociodemographic, work-related data, ergonomic and psychological risk factors, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), and the World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire (HPQ). Results The frequency of work-related musculoskeletal complaints in at least one anatomical region over the past year was 74.7%. Neck (47.1%), lower back (40.7%), and shoulder (36.3%) were the most reported sites of complaints. Risk factors significantly associated with work-related musculoskeletal complaints were gender, age, physical activity, work experience, workplace stress, sustained body position, awkward posture, and inadequate rest breaks. Logistic regression revealed that older age (OR = 1.039, p = 0.023), being female (OR = 2.175, p = 0.011), and not having adequate rest breaks (OR = 1.979, p = 0.019) were significant predictors for the occurrence of WMSDs. The risk factors of absenteeism include gender, age, marital status, educational level, physical activity, BMI, work experience, and musculoskeletal complaints. Conclusion Musculoskeletal problems were highly prevalent among administrative employees. Being female and not having adequate rest breaks were significant predictors for the occurrence of WMSDs. Ergonomic interventions and improvement of working conditions are recommended to reduce WMSDs.

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Symptoms among Construction Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study in South China

Cited by 10 publications

References 44 publications

Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among emerging manufacturing workers in Beijing, China

Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among emerging manufacturing workers in Beijing, China

Wearables for Monitoring and Postural Feedback in the Work Context: A Scoping Review

Work-related musculoskeletal complaints: risk factors and impact on work productivity among university administrative employees

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