Musculoskeletal pain and its correlates among secondary school female teachers in Aljouf region, Saudi Arabia

Abdel-Salam, Doaa M.; Almuhaisen, Alanoud S.; Alsubiti, Rahaf A.; Aldhuwayhi, Nouf F.; Almotairi, Faridah S.; Alzayed, Shikhah M.; Bakri, Farah F.

doi:10.1007/s10389-019-01127-8

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“…A couple of study showed that younger workers face greater work demands, being exposed to risk factors, as they take over more activities and tasks in the beginning of the career [ 15 , 20 ]. Other researchers found similar results to our study [ 1 , 8 , 10 , 17 ]. These results appeal the necessity of public health policies to focus on MSDs as well as other occupational health problems in younger workers and those at the starting of their career.…”

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“…A comparable study had already found a significantly protective effect of physical activity on burnout syndrome among 303 teaching staff members of the University of Douala [ 27 ]. 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 ].…”

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“…Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are considered one of the most prevalent occupational health problems [ 1 ]. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines MSDs as any disorder affecting muscles, bones, joints, tendons and ligaments [ 2 ].…”

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

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

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“…As for Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of LBP has been analyzed in recent studies. Most of them were done with specific groups, and it was found that the prevalence among nurses was 80% [ 10 ], 70% in dentists [ 3 ], 73.9% in health personnel [ 11 ], 68% among female secondary school teachers [ 12 ], and 57.3% among male high school teachers [ 13 ]. In contrast, only a few epidemiological studies have been conducted that aimed to analyze the prevalence of the general population in Saudi Arabia.…”

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Impact of COVID-19Quarantine on Low Back Pain Intensity, Prevalence, and Associated Risk Factors among Adult Citizens Residing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): A Cross-Sectional Study

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This study aimed to estimate the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) quarantine on low back pain (LBP) intensity, prevalence, and associated risk factors among adults in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). A total of 463 adults (259 males and 204 females) aged between 18 and 64 years and residing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) participated in this cross-sectional study. A self-administered structured questionnaire composed of 20 questions regarding demographic characteristics, work- and academic-related aspects, physical activity (PA), daily habits and tasks, and pain-related aspects was used. The LBP point prevalence before the quarantine was 38.8%, and 43.8% after the quarantine. The LBP intensity significantly increased during the quarantine. The low back was also the most common musculoskeletal pain area. Furthermore, during the quarantine, a significantly higher LBP intensity was reported by those individuals who (a) were aged between 35 and 49 years old, (b) had a body mass index equal to or exceeding 30, (c) underwent higher levels of stress, (d) did not comply with the ergonomic recommendations, (e) were sitting for long periods, (f) did not practice enough physical activity (PA), and (g) underwent teleworking or distance learning. No significant differences were found between genders. The COVID-19 quarantine resulted in a significant increase in LBP intensity, point prevalence, and most associated risk factors.

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“…This serious musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) affects the quality of life in pedagogues, resulting in frequent sick leave, functional impairment, absenteeism, and early retirement [4]. Pedagogues are exposed to a considerable risk of this pain arising [5]. Teachers at schools included in studies reported a high prevalence of MSD, ranging anywhere between 39% and 95% [6][7][8][9].…”

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Back Pain Prevalence, Intensity, and Associated Risk Factors among Female Teachers in Slovakia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Significant back pain prevalence and intensity are reported in female pedagogues. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been exposed to remote working conditions, higher psychological demands, and stress. Our objective was to evaluate the back pain prevalence, intensity, and related risk factors in female teachers from Slovak regions in the context of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. An electronic questionnaire was applied for data collection. A total of 782 adult female teachers (age 43.11 ± 0.36, BMI 34.94 ± 5.94) from primary, secondary, and tertiary schools from Slovak regions were included in the survey. Of these, 74% reported cervical pain, 67% lower back pain, and 60% pain in more than one vertebral region. The highest pain intensities were reported in the following cohorts (pain scale 1–5, 1 = no pain, and 5 = extreme pain): pedagogues from the Presov region (3.74), those working in the special education sector (3.83), those who gave five online classes a week (3.58), those who performed no physical activity (PA, 3.86), pedagogues who did not work in compliance with ergonomic recommendations (3.59), those with moderate or severe stress (3.66), and those who were sitting all or most of the time (3.62). The main risk factors identified were: no PA performed, no compliance with ergonomic recommendations, and stress.

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Musculoskeletal pain and its correlates among secondary school female teachers in Aljouf region, Saudi Arabia

Cited by 14 publications

References 21 publications

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

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

Impact of COVID-19Quarantine on Low Back Pain Intensity, Prevalence, and Associated Risk Factors among Adult Citizens Residing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): A Cross-Sectional Study

Back Pain Prevalence, Intensity, and Associated Risk Factors among Female Teachers in Slovakia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

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