Influence of risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders on an inner population of northeastern Brazil

Souza, Deividson Sá Fernandes de; Silva, Jonhatan Magno Norte da; Santos, João Vítor de Oliveira; Alcântara, Maria Sonaira Braz; Torres, Manoel Gerônio Lino

doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2021.103198

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“…Facets of work-related rumination are commonly included in large-scale panel studies representative of the population, such as the Socio-Economic Panel in Germany [ 108 ], which affords an opportunity to run full structural equation models, including measurement and structural models in the future [ 109 ].…”

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Too Committed to Switch Off—Capturing and Organizing the Full Range of Work-Related Rumination from Detachment to Overcommitment

Weigelt

Seidel

Erber

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Work-related thoughts during off-job time have been studied extensively in occupational health psychology and related fields. We provide a focused review of the research on overcommitment—a component within the effort–reward imbalance model—and aim to connect this line of research to the most commonly studied aspects of work-related rumination. Drawing on this integrative review, we analyze survey data on ten facets of work-related rumination, namely (1) overcommitment, (2) psychological detachment, (3) affective rumination, (4) problem-solving pondering, (5) positive work reflection, (6) negative work reflection, (7) distraction, (8) cognitive irritation, (9) emotional irritation, and (10) inability to recover. First, we apply exploratory factor analysis to self-reported survey data from 357 employees to calibrate overcommitment items and to position overcommitment within the nomological net of work-related rumination constructs. Second, we leverage apply confirmatory factor analysis to self-reported survey data from 388 employees to provide a more specific test of uniqueness vs. overlap among these constructs. Third, we apply relative weight analysis to assess the unique criterion-related validity of each work-related rumination facet regarding (1) physical fatigue, (2) cognitive fatigue, (3) emotional fatigue, (4) burnout, (5) psychosomatic complaints, and (6) satisfaction with life. Our results suggest that several measures of work-related rumination (e.g., overcommitment and cognitive irritation) can be used interchangeably. Emotional irritation and affective rumination emerge as the strongest unique predictors of fatigue, burnout, psychosomatic complaints, and satisfaction with life. Our study is intended to assist researchers in making informed decisions on selecting scales for their research and paves the way for integrating research on the effort–reward imbalance and work-related rumination.

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Too Committed to Switch Off—Capturing and Organizing the Full Range of Work-Related Rumination from Detachment to Overcommitment

Weigelt

Seidel

Erber

et al. 2023

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“…The findings by Bispo et al [ 2 ] indicate that, although maintaining the lower limbs in an uncomfortable position is a factor that increases the chance of symptoms in the thighs, psychosocial stressors (such as a low motivation, low support from co-workers, overcommitment, and low job control) greatly influence the symptoms in this region of the body. In addition, there is evidence that psychosocial stressors have an indirect effect on MSDs [ 50 , 51 ], resulting in increased muscle tension and perceived workloads [ 52 , 53 ]. Pain symptoms are also sources of stress, contributing to more severe symptoms [ 54 ].…”

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“…At the level of mild discomfort (55 > θ j ≥ 50), infrequent symptoms were reported in the hip region. Souza et al [ 51 ] observed that teachers in the countryside of Alagoas and Bahia often had two employment contracts, which lead to long weekly workdays. Erick and Smith [ 59 ] and Cardoso et al [ 60 ] reported that for professionals in Brazil, working >40 h a week and having >30 students in a class were associated with the onset of pain in the hip region.…”

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Construction of a Musculoskeletal Discomfort Scale for the Lower Limbs of Workers: An Analysis Using the Multigroup Item Response Theory

Silva

Bispo

et al. 2023

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Musculoskeletal symptoms are a major occupational health problem in workers, and these can affect all professional occupations. Previous studies have proposed metrics capable of evaluating the musculoskeletal discomfort experienced by workers. However, no study has developed a metric that considers professional groups. Thus, this study aimed to develop a scale for musculoskeletal discomfort in the lower limbs to compare self-reported symptoms among education, health, and industry professionals. The sample included 159 teachers, 167 health professionals, and 401 industrial operators who relayed their symptoms using a diagram of the hips, thighs, knees, lower legs, and feet. Factor and multigroup item response theory analyses were used to construct a musculoskeletal discomfort scale consisting of seven levels and to assess and compare the identified symptoms. The results showed that the progressive evolution of discomfort differed for each profession, demonstrating that each context and work environment affects workers differently, which may explain the different patterns of symptom responses among professional groups.

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“…The etiology of WMSDs is intricate, influenced by diverse factors such as biomechanical, organizational, psychosocial, and individual risks. These factors, whether direct or indirect, significantly impact musculoskeletal symptoms, rendering identification of a singular cause challenging [ 12 , 13 ]. Research emphasizes the importance of an ergonomic workplace in preventing MSDs and acknowledges the influence of organizational, environmental, and individual factors on ergonomic practices [ 14 , 15 ].…”

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The Ergonomic Behaviors Evaluation Tool (EBET) based on social cognitive theory for the assembly line workers: development and psychometric assessment

Hosseini,

Tavafian,

Ahmadi

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Ergonomic behaviors play a crucial role in preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). To measure these behaviors, this research aimed to develop and evaluate an ergonomic behaviors tool (EBET) based on the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) among women workers on assembly lines (WwAL). Methods The study was conducted from December 2022 to January 2023 with a focus on the psychometric assessment of EBET. Initially, a literature review and interviews were carried out to identify crucial concepts and primary items. The questionnaire’s validity was evaluated using the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and the Content Validity Index (CVI). To determine the domains of the tool, construct validity was examined by administering the items to 270 eligible women. The reliability of the tool was assessed using McDonald’s Omega coefficient. Results From a total of 67 primary items, 50 were confirmed. The study demonstrated good validity with CVR = 0.92 and CVI = 0.97, along with reliable results indicated by McDonald’s Omega coefficient of 0.74. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) revealed ten distinct dimensions: outcome expectations, outcome expectancies, normative beliefs, perceived barriers, social support, observational learning, reinforcement, behavioral skills, self-efficacy, and intention. Together, these dimensions accounted for 66.25% of the variance in the data. Additionally, the confirmatory factor analysis results supported the presence of these ten constructs and demonstrated a satisfactory fit. Conclusions EBET is a dependable and valid instrument for evaluating the ergonomic behaviors of workers, utilizing the principles of SCT. Researchers can employ EBET to gather data and implement suitable training interventions to enhance ergonomic behavior among WwAL. However, it is crucial to recognize that EBET may not encompass all facets of ergonomic behaviors. Therefore, it is imperative for future research to prioritize the evaluation of EBET’s suitability among diverse worker populations and to consider additional dimensions of ergonomics to ensure its wider applicability and effectiveness.

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Influence of risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders on an inner population of northeastern Brazil

Cited by 13 publications

References 166 publications

Too Committed to Switch Off—Capturing and Organizing the Full Range of Work-Related Rumination from Detachment to Overcommitment

Too Committed to Switch Off—Capturing and Organizing the Full Range of Work-Related Rumination from Detachment to Overcommitment

Construction of a Musculoskeletal Discomfort Scale for the Lower Limbs of Workers: An Analysis Using the Multigroup Item Response Theory

The Ergonomic Behaviors Evaluation Tool (EBET) based on social cognitive theory for the assembly line workers: development and psychometric assessment

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