Prevalence, pattern and correlates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among school teachers in Enugu, Nigeria

Ojukwu, Chidiebele Petronilla; Anyanwu, Godson Emeka; Eze, Benjamin; Chukwu, Sylvester Caesar; Onuchukwu, Chioma L.; Anekwu, Emelie Morris

doi:10.1080/10803548.2018.1495899

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“…This was higher than the rates reported by teachers in China with 48.7% in the neck and 45.6% in the neck/shoulders (23); Turkey with 43.8% in the lower back, 42.5% in the neck, and 43.8% in the shoulders (45); and Brazil with 49.6% in the lower back and 50.2% in the neck (19). These results place Chilean urban teachers among those with the highest MSD prevalence in these body segments, similar to teachers in Nigeria with 62.3% in the shoulders and 57.9% in the neck (12); Saudi Arabia with 63.8% in the lower back, 45.4% in the shoulders, and 42.1% in the neck (16); or Kenya with 64.98% in the lower back (21). It should be considered that in this study all urban teachers did classes in primary and/or secondary schools.…”

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“…One of the professions with the highest MSD rate worldwide is school teaching (9)(10)(11). Furthermore, a close relation exists between MSD and classroom experience years, age range, female gender (12), obesity (13)(14)(15), school type and number of students assigned (16), school infrastructure, work conditions, high stress, and psychosocial factors (4,10,(17)(18)(19), with links even being observed with the urban or rural area where teachers work (20). MSDs have been studied in both developed and developing countries, with high prevalence in body segments including the lower back, neck, shoulders, and upper limbs (14,(21)(22)(23).…”

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Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated With Quality of Life and Body Composition in Urban and Rural Public School Teachers

Vega-Fernández

Lera

Leyton

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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Introduction: Teachers have been reported to be a labor group with high rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), stress, and strong deterioration of quality of life (QoL). However, little information exists about the association between MSD, QoL, and body composition in rural and urban teachers.Objective: The aim was to study the association of MSD with QoL perception and body composition of urban and rural teachers.Participants and Methods: Participants are comprised a representative sample of urban and rural public schoolteachers from the Valparaiso Region, Chile. MSDs were evaluated with the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire for Musculoskeletal Symptoms validated for the Chilean population. QoL perception was evaluated with the 36-Item Short-Form Survey (SF-36). Body composition was measured via bioimpedance. A logistic regression model was used to evaluate the association between MSD, QoL, and body composition, adjusted for age and gender.Results: A total of 88.9% (urban 90%; rural 87%) of teachers felt pain in some body area, 71.2% of them with limitations; 39% of teachers presented body fat obesity, with the highest rate in rural women. The body area with the greatest MSD prevalence was the neck and shoulders (68.6%). Significant differences were observed between teachers with >p75 of MSD (over six pain regions) and those with ≤p75 (six or fewer painful regions; p < 0.05) on six QoL scales and on physical health components (PCSs) and mental health (MCS) in urban teachers. However, rural teachers presented no differences. The association between teachers with >p75 MSD and low QoL perception was significant (p < 0.05) in PCS and MCS. Furthermore, the regression model presents a significant association between rural areas and low PCS perception.Conclusions: Urban and rural teachers present high rates of MSD and obesity. Teachers with higher rates of MSD have their mental and physical QoL affected, making workplace intervention in MSD necessary to prevent teacher health deterioration.

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Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated With Quality of Life and Body Composition in Urban and Rural Public School Teachers

Vega-Fernández

Lera

Leyton

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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“…Likewise, physical activity was also significantly associated with a lower prevalence of dorsal pain in secondary teachers in Botswana [ 10 ] and with any MSDs in female teachers in Saudi Arabia [ 1 ]. The possible reasons that can explain these results is that exercises can improve strength, flexibility, pain threshold and makes muscles and ligaments stronger for optimal functioning and prevents injury [ 17 ]. This is particularly useful for teachers who frequently use awkward and long-lasting standing positions.…”

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Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Disorders among the Teaching Staff of the University of Douala, Cameroon: Association with Physical Activity Practice

Tami

Léle

Ndongo

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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The aim of this study was to assess the epidemiology of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among the teaching staff of the University of Douala and determine their association with physical activity (PA) practice. The Nordic questionnaire was used to assess MSDs. Ricci–Gagnon questionnaire was used to determine the level of PA. We recruited 104 participants mean-aged 42 ± 8 years, 80% male. Previous 7 days and 12 months prevalence were 56.7% and 80.8%, respectively. The most affected body regions were neck, shoulders and lower back. No significant association was found between MSDs and PA. Celibacy was significantly associated with previous 7-days MSDs (p = 0.048) while age ≥ 45 years and job seniority ≥ 10 years were significantly associated with a reduced risk of previous 12-months MSDs (p = 0.039 and p = 0.016, respectively). The prevalence of MSDs among university of Douala teaching staff showed no significant effect with the practice of PA.

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“…Another South African study (Eggers, 2016) reported the prevalence of neck/shoulder injuries among school teachers at 83.1%. Similarly, studies in Hong Kong (Chong & Chan, 2010), Taiwan (Cheng, Wong, Yu, & Ju, 2016) and Nigeria (Ojukwu et al, 2018) reported shoulder injury as the most prevalent at 73.4%, 63.4% 62.3% respectively. On the other hand, a study in Egypt (El-Sayed Ebied, 2015) reported the lowest prevalence (15%) of shoulder injuries.…”

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The Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Shoulder Injuries in Primary School Teachers, Durban, South Africa

Nyawose¹,

Naidoo²

2020

GJHS

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BACKGROUND: Shoulder injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) that can present in teachers, due to the nature of the teaching profession. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of shoulder MSD in primary school teachers, Durban, South Africa. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 203 school teachers. A questionnaire to determine the prevalence of shoulder injuries and other common injuries experienced was completed. Descriptive statistics and chi-square and binomial tests were used to analyse the results. RESULTS: The prevalence of shoulder injuries among school teachers was 53.7%, which was significantly higher than neck injuries (p=.037). Participants who had had a previous injury to the shoulder were more likely to have experienced shoulder problems at work (p = .006). A significant 76.1% had not injured their shoulder in any way (p <.0005). Additionally, the shoulder problems prevented a significant 77% of the participants from performing their normal work for up to seven days during the previous 12 months (p<.0005). CONCLUSION: Preventative and management strategies for shoulder injuries among school teachers are needed.

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Prevalence, pattern and correlates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among school teachers in Enugu, Nigeria

Abstract: There was a prevalence of work-related MSDs among the teachers. Advanced educational qualification, elevated teaching boards, teaching experience over 10 years and age range of 35-50 years were the major predictors of MSDs.

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Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated With Quality of Life and Body Composition in Urban and Rural Public School Teachers

Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated With Quality of Life and Body Composition in Urban and Rural Public School Teachers

Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Disorders among the Teaching Staff of the University of Douala, Cameroon: Association with Physical Activity Practice

The Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Shoulder Injuries in Primary School Teachers, Durban, South Africa

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