Self-reported work-related health problems from the Oslo Health Study

Mehlum, Ingrid Sivesind; Kjuus, Helge; Veiersted, Kaj Bo; Wergeland, Ebba

doi:10.1093/occmed/kql034

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“…The neck and shoulder pain prevalence estimates in our study were similar to estimates of 52% found among workers aged 15-66 years in Norway (31). The moderate/severe pain prevalence in our study was also similar to the 19% reporting to be intensely bothered by pain during the preceding four weeks in a cohort of mainly non-manual workers (12).…”

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A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life

Hanvold¹,

Wærsted²,

Mengshoel³

et al. 2014

Scand J Work Environ Health

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A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life by Hanvold TN, Waersted M, Mengshoel AM, Bjertness E, Twisk J, Veiersted KBThe results indicate that neck and shoulder pain increases during the transition from technical school to working life and that both work-related and individual factors are associated with pain development. This knowledge may help in improving early intervention strategies aiming to increase a sustainable work life among young adults. Affiliation 597Original article Scand J Work Environ Health. 2014;40(6):597-609. doi:10.5271/sjweh.3437 A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life Objectives The study examined the course of neck and shoulder pain among a cohort of technical school students entering working life. We also aimed to identify work-related and individual risk factors for neck and shoulder pain during this transition period. MethodsThe study was designed as a prospective cohort study following 420 technical school students (167 student hairdressers, 118 student electricians, and 135 media/design students) from school, through their apprenticeship and into working life. Every 4 th month over a 6.5 year period (2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009), the participant`s neck and shoulder pain for the preceding four weeks was assessed. Mechanical and psychosocial workplace factors as well as individual factors were evaluated at baseline and/or during the follow-up period. Data were analyzed by generalized estimating equations (GEE). ResultsWe found a significant increase in neck and shoulder pain over time in the transition from technical school to working life. High mechanical workload was associated with neck and shoulder pain among women, while a high level of shoulder muscle endurance capacity was associated with lower rates of neck and shoulder pain among men. Perceived muscle tension and ethnicity were the most consistent predictors for neck and shoulder pain, found among both women and men.Conclusion Increased neck and shoulder pain was found in the transition from technical school to working life, and both work-related and individual factors were associated with pain development.

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A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life

Hanvold¹,

Wærsted²,

Mengshoel³

et al. 2014

Scand J Work Environ Health

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“…Everyone in Oslo County born in 1970, 1960, 1955, 1940-1941, and 1924-1925 were invited by letter to attend a health screening, and the three youngest cohorts were selected for our present study (N=26 074). Of these people, 10 712 (41%) attended a physical examination or filled out at least one questionnaire in the Oslo health study (17). An age-specific supplementary questionnaire, which included questions on musculoskeletal pain, was returned by 8594 persons (33%).…”

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“…The response frequency was higher among the women than among the men, and it increased with age. Persons with little education, low income, disability benefit, or nonwestern origin were under-represented (17). We have studied the 7293 (28%) respondents to this questionnaire with data on musculoskeletal pain, occupation, and job characteristics, 4042 women and 3251 men (table 1).…”

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“…The introductory question, "Have you experienced any of the following common health problems in the last month?" was followed by a list of health problems; among them were pain in neck or shoulders, pain in the elbow, forearm or hand, and low-back pain (17).…”

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“…Previous studies have shown large geographic and socioeconomic inequalities in Oslo (15,16). We have recently reported high prevalences of work-related health problems in this population (17). There is evidence that certain job characteristics, such as physical job demands and job autonomy, are risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (18).…”

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Are occupational factors important determinants of socioeconomic inequalities in musculoskeletal pain?

Mehlum

Kristensen²,

Kjuus³

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Mehlum IS, Kristensen P, Kjuus H, Wergeland E. Are occupational factors important determinants of socioeconomic inequalities in musculoskeletal pain? Scand J Work Environ Health 2008;34(4);250-259.Objectives The aim of this study was to quantify socioeconomic inequalities in low-back pain, neck-shoulder pain, and arm pain in the general working population in Oslo and to examine the impact of job characteristics on these inequalities.Methods All economically active 30-, 40-, and 45-year-old persons who attended the Oslo health study in 2000-2001 and answered questions on physical job demands, job autonomy, and musculoskeletal pain were included (N=7293). Occupational class was used as an indicator of socioeconomic status. The lower occupational classes were compared with higher grade professionals, and prevalences, prevalence ratios, prevalence differences, and population attributable fractions were calculated.Results There were marked, stepwise socioeconomic gradients for musculoskeletal pain, steeper for the men than for the women. The relative differences (prevalence ratios) were larger for low-back pain and arm pain than for neck-shoulder pain. The absolute differences (prevalence differences) were the largest for low-back pain. Physical job demands explained a substantial proportion of the absolute occupational class inequalities in lowback pain, while job autonomy was more important in explaining the inequalities in neck-shoulder pain and arm pain. The estimated population attributable fractions supported the impact of job characteristics at the working population level, especially for low-back pain. ConclusionsIn this cross-sectional study, physical job demands and job autonomy explained a substantial proportion of occupational class inequalities in self-reported musculoskeletal pain in the working population in Oslo. This finding indicates that the workplace may be an important arena for preventive efforts to reduce socioeconomic inequalities in musculoskeletal pain.

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Psychosocial factors and shoulder symptom development among workers

Smith

Silverstein

Fan

et al. 2008

American J Industrial Med

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Self-reported work-related health problems from the Oslo Health Study

Abstract: A substantial proportion of common health problems in the Oslo population were attributed to working conditions. This implies a large preventive potential and call for increased preventive efforts targeted at known risk factors in the workplace.

Cited by 46 publications

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A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life

A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life

Are occupational factors important determinants of socioeconomic inequalities in musculoskeletal pain?

Psychosocial factors and shoulder symptom development among workers

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