Work-related Stress, Musculoskeletal Disorder Complaints, and Stress Symptoms among Radiographers in the Northern Part of Jordan

Alhasan, Mustafa; Abdelrahman, Mostafa; Alewaidat, Haytham; Almhdawi, Khader A; Nazzal, Mohammad

doi:10.1016/j.jmir.2014.04.002

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“…Alhasan et al conducted a study in a university hospital on employees who work in the radiology department. According to this study, some clues were found that stress factor increases mainly back pain and other musculoskeletal complaints (21). This result of Alhasan is also in agreement with our results, which supports that our employees also have increased pain and musculoskeletal complains in both locations.…”

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confidence: 92%

Exposure to electromagnetic fields at two call centers in Turkey, 2015

Akal¹,

İlhan

2019

JOHE

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Article Info Background: This study aims to evaluate the negative health impacts of exposure to electromagnetic field and to prepare a risk map of two selected call centers. Materials and Methods: Two call centers whose electromagnetic field values were measured by calibrated low high and point frequency measurement device. The measurements were performed by following the EN 50492 Standards. 178 employees from the first location and 153 employees from the second location responded to the questionnaire. The results of the measurements and questionnaires were evaluated by using version 23 of the IBM SPSS and version 17 of Modeler. Results: The measured values for the electromagnetic field were between 371 and 32 V/m. In the 95% confidence interval, the p value for the relationship between electromagnetic field exposure and health complaints was found to be 0,089. It has been found that exposure to electromagnetic fields negatively affects health and causes complaints such as headaches, abdominal pains, eye problems, musculoskeletal problems, and indirectly affects the psychology of employees. Conclusion: The measured values and the responses to the questionnairre were found to be in line with other similar studies in the literature. Based on the results of this survey, a general risk map of the workplace in terms of health and safety was prepared. Some suggestions for dealing with the health problems associated with exposure to electromagnetic fields are provided. This study may be expanded by adding other ambient measurements such as noise, air quality, and be including more call centers.

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confidence: 92%

Exposure to electromagnetic fields at two call centers in Turkey, 2015

Akal¹,

İlhan

2019

JOHE

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“…Unlike radiologists who usually perform workstation activities such as reviewing images, reasons linked to imaging equipment activities were strongly associated with MSS for technologists. This outcome is supported by other studies in the literature, which shows that MSS for technologists are mainly associated with imaging equipment (31,32). Therefore, the results of this study recommend adapting the ergonomic interventions differently for radiologists and radiation technologists.…”

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Musculoskeletal symptoms among radiation technologists in Saudi Arabia: prevalence and causative factors

Shubayr

Alashban

2021

Acta Radiol

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Background Radiation technologists usually perform several physical tasks as part of their work routine that are related to imaging equipment and handling patients. These kinds of physical activities increase their risk of developing musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS). Purpose To determine the prevalence and causative factors of MSS among radiation technologists in Saudi Arabia. Material and Methods A previously validated and published questionnaire was sent electronically to 800 radiation technologists in Saudi Arabia. It focused on the presence and prior diagnosis of MSS. Questions to determine risk factors were included. Results A total of 381 responses were obtained. MSS were indicated by 326 responders (85.6%). Furthermore, it was reported that 309 responders (81.1%) spent more than 2 h per day in awkward postures. Of the responders, 164 (43%) stated that they worked 4 h per day on a personal computer or PACS. The most frequently selected reasons for MSS included patient transfer (50.6%), chairs (38.5%), lead aprons (25.6%), moving heavy equipment (23.1%), and fixed table height (19.4%). An association between work-related MSS and gender was observed (χ2(1) = 5.338; P = 0.021). Similarly, an association between work-related MSS and age was also observed (χ2(3) = 48.58; P = 0.000). Conclusion Radiation technologists in Saudi Arabia reported a fairly high incidence of MSS, more commonly among female and senior workers. To have a better and safer workplace for radiation technologists, this study suggests preventive measures on organizational and individual levels.

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“…It is not an easy task to identify hospital based nurses' health and occupational safety determents. However, our previous studies and similar studies in the countries have revealed similar high levels of stressors influenced mental and physical health of various occupational groups in Jordan [10,[31][32][33]. These physical and mental stressors appeared to have influence when investigating medical professions' occupation groups in Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic [9,34].…”

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Quality of life and its health and occupational determinants among hospital-based nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic

Almhdawi

Alrabbaie

Arabiat

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BACKGROUND: Nurses worldwide were exposed to increased levels of occupational stress during the COVID-19 pandemic which could have hindered their level of health-related quality of life (HRQoL). OBJECTIVES: This project investigated HRQoL level in nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic and its health and occupational predictors. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was adopted and targeted full-time nurses in Jordan. Study collected data included demographics, 12-item Short Form health survey (SF-12) to measure HRQoL, Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ), nurses’ evaluation of work conditions during COVID-19, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS21). Data was analyzed descriptively to summarize main outcome measures and using multiple linear regression model to identify factors significantly associated with HRQoL. RESULTS: In total 245 nurses successfully completed the survey, 39.6% were males with a mean age of 35±6 years. Participant SF12 scores were 65.94±17.85 for physical component and 50.09±19.36 mental component. The statistical model significantly explained 53.2% of variance in HRQoL (r2 = 0.534, F = 57.849, p < 0.001). Better sleep quality self-evaluation was significantly associated with higher HRQoL levels, while increased levels of depression, musculoskeletal pain, and financial burden on family were significantly associated with worse HRQoL level. CONCLUSION: Jordanian nurses’ HRQoL level was relatively low during COVID-19. Sleep quality, mental health status, musculoskeletal health status, and financial status were identified as factors possibly influenced HRQoL among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses’ quality of life along with their mental and physical health should be considered by healthcare administrators in the remaining period of COVID-19 and in future similar emergencies.

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Work-related Stress, Musculoskeletal Disorder Complaints, and Stress Symptoms among Radiographers in the Northern Part of Jordan

Cited by 11 publications

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Exposure to electromagnetic fields at two call centers in Turkey, 2015

Exposure to electromagnetic fields at two call centers in Turkey, 2015

Musculoskeletal symptoms among radiation technologists in Saudi Arabia: prevalence and causative factors

Quality of life and its health and occupational determinants among hospital-based nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic

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