Musculoskeletal pain and discomfort and associated worker and organizational factors: A cross-sectional study

Stewart, Sherry; Rothmore, Paul; Doda, Diana V.; Hiller, Janet E.; Mahmood, Mohammad Afzal; Pisaniello, Dino

doi:10.3233/wor-131622

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“…Significant association of age, level of education, marital status, and years of being in the occupation with MSDs found in the present study are in line with the findings of other studies [1,31–36] . A study in an urban informal settlement (i.e., slum) population in India showed rheumatic MSDs are more prevalent in the illiterate participants (31.1%) than in those with upper secondary education and graduates joined (5.9%) [37] .…”

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confidence: 93%

Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Pain Among Rural Hand-woven Carpet Weavers in Iran

Chaman

Aliyari

Sadeghian

et al. 2015

Safety and Health at Work

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BackgroundMusculoskeletal pain (MSP) is a common and disabling problem among carpet weavers and is linked to physical and psychosocial factors of work. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of MSP, its psychosocial risk factors, and association of pain in each pair of anatomical sites among carpet weavers.MethodsA cross-sectional study was performed among 546 hand-woven carpet weavers in rural small-scale workshops of Iran. Data were collected by using parts of a standardized CUPID (Cultural and Psychosocial Influences on Disability) questionnaire focused on MSP in 10 body sites, including the low-back, neck, both right and left shoulders, elbows, wrists/hands, individual, physical and psychosocial risk factors. Statistical analysis was performed applying logistic regression models.ResultsPrevalence of MSP in at least one body site was 51.7% over the past month. The most common sites were low back and right shoulder pain 27.4% and 20.1%, respectively. A significant difference was found between the mean number of painful anatomical sites and the level of education, age, physical loading at work, time pressure, lack of support, and job dissatisfaction. In pairwise comparisons, strongest association was found between pain in each bilateral anatomical site (odds ratio = 11.6–35.3; p < 0.001).ConclusionIn home-based workshops of carpet weaving, psychosocial factors and physical loading were associated with MSP. This finding is consistent with studies conducted among other jobs. Considering the preventive programs, the same amount of attention should be paid to psychosocial risk factors and physical loading. Also, further longitudinal studies are needed to investigate the relationship of psychological factors.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Pain Among Rural Hand-woven Carpet Weavers in Iran

Chaman

Aliyari

Sadeghian

et al. 2015

Safety and Health at Work

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“…While not explicit in our survey, it is likely that perceptions of wage unfairness and working hours may be associated with low levels of job satisfaction. Previous studies have reported that those who were dissatisfied with their work were almost three times more likely to report pain and four times more likely to experience an injury [ 22 , 23 ].…”

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The Emerging Workforce of International University Student Workers: Injury Experience in an Australian University

Thamrin

Pisaniello

Guerin

et al. 2018

IJERPH

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International university students are a growing section of the workforce and are thought to be at greater risk of injury. Qualitative studies have highlighted vulnerabilities, but there is a shortage of quantitative research exploring the injury experience and associated risk factors of this emerging issue. In this study, a total of 466 university student workers across a range of study programs in a single Australian university completed an online survey, with questions relating to their background, working experience, training and injury experience. Risk factors for injury were explored in a multivariate statistical model. More than half had not received any safety training before they started work, and 10% reported having had a work injury. About half of these injuries occurred after training. Statistically significant risk factors for injury included working more than 20 h per week (adjusted odds ratio 2.20 (95% CI 1.03–4.71) and lack of confidence in discussing safety issues (AOR 2.17; 95% CI 1.13–4.16). The findings suggest the need for a more engaging and effective approach to safety education and a limit on working hours. This situation is a moral challenge for universities, in that they are effectively sponsoring young workers in the community. It is recommended that longitudinal studies of international student workers be conducted.

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“…Other studies have also reported anxiety and depression to be associated with psychological and social factors at work [36][37][38]. The causal relationship of psychological and social factors at work with employee well-being has been discussed [39]; however, most studies have investigated the relationship between job exposure and the development of musculoskeletal pain [10]. Few have investigated the reciprocal relationship [20].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Also gender, age and education predict poor return to work rate [9]. However, non-physical factors seems to be strongly linked to work related musculoskeletal disorders [10], and psychological and social factors are important predictors for both development of back pain and sick leave [11][12][13]. A recent meta-analysis concludes that high demands, low control, and low support from superiors at work are important risk factors for the development of neck and back pain [14], and a recent study underscores the importance of low demand and high control for work attendance [15].…”

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Pain and disability do not influence psychological and social factors at work among sick-listed patients with neck and back pain

Marchand

Lau

Myhre

et al. 2016

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Musculoskeletal pain and discomfort and associated worker and organizational factors: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 23 publications

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Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Pain Among Rural Hand-woven Carpet Weavers in Iran

Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Pain Among Rural Hand-woven Carpet Weavers in Iran

The Emerging Workforce of International University Student Workers: Injury Experience in an Australian University

Pain and disability do not influence psychological and social factors at work among sick-listed patients with neck and back pain

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