Musculoskeletal symptoms and job satisfaction among office-workers: A Cross- sectional study from Iran

Loghmani, Amir; Golshiri, Parastoo; Zamani, Ahmadreza; Kheirmand, Maryam; Jafari, Najmeh

doi:10.5644/ama2006-124.70

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“…In a similar way, in some studies carried out, no relationship is observed between WWC and UE-WMSC (33,34). Viester et al in a study carried out in Holland, found out the relationship between musculoskeletal complaints and body-mass index (35).…”

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Prevelans of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Complaints and Its Relationship with Risk Factors for Bank Employees Working with Computer

Özvurmaz¹,

Mandıracıoğlu²

2017

Ulutas Med J

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Aim: To determine the frequency and risk factors of upper extremity musculoskeletal complaints (UE-WMSCs) of the bank employees working with computer.Material and Method: Thiscross-sectional observational study was conducted among 221 bank employees between July and September 2013 in Aydın, Turkey. For data collection socio-demographic characteristics and working environment form, evaluation of upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms with visual analogue scale (VAS) form, MSC (Musculoskeletal complaints) preventive behaviors and Karasek jobs train scale was used.Results: The rate of existence of a symptom anywhere in upper body area is 61.1%, and the average VAS pain intensity is 1.8±2.8. The most common complaint is reported in the left neck (66.5%) and left shoulder (28.5%) areas. The least existence of symptoms is found out in left elbow region (13.1%). Average scale points for psychosocial elements of workload, control over the work and social support are determined as 72.3±19.4, 69.1±19.6 and 74.7±19.8 respectively. The average score for work stress is determined to be 1±0.26 (0.61-2). There has been found out a close relationship between the risk for musculoskeletal complaints on one hand and age, the number of children, working time and work control on the other hand.Conclusion: Neck and shoulders are most affected areas in the bodies of bank employees working with acomputer. It is found out that socio-demographic characteristics, working conditions, and work control are closely connected with UE-WMSC.

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Prevelans of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Complaints and Its Relationship with Risk Factors for Bank Employees Working with Computer

Özvurmaz¹,

Mandıracıoğlu²

2017

Ulutas Med J

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“…Besides these studies, in the other studies musculoskeletal disorders were observed on only one body part. These parts were reported to be hands18 and knees 4,5…”

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Analyzing musculoskeletal system discomforts and risk factors in computer-using office workers

Ardahan

Şimşek

2016

Pak J Med Sci

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Objective:This study analyzed the prevalence of work-related computer-user musculoskeletal discomforts, personal and computer-related risk factors.Methods:A cross-sectional survey on 395 office workers was made between July-September 2015. Musculoskeletal symptoms and risk factors were evaluated for participants’ demographics and job attributes on the 21-item questionnaire and the Turkish-Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire.Results:Participants reported musculoskeletal symptoms in the neck (67.85%), back (66.33%), lower back (59.49%), right shoulder (45.32%) and left shoulder (43.54%) during the past week and work interference was 33.6%, 28.5%, 30.6%, 31.3% and 31.9%, respectively. Musculoskeletal discomfort risks were being male, increasing daily computer usage, feeling computer-usage discomfort, hours working at desk and having knowledge about ergonomic exercises.Conclusion:Musculoskeletal symptoms are common in Turkish office workers and indicated the need for more attention to musculoskeletal disorders and designing effective preventive interventions.

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“…Spector (1997) defined job satisfaction as how many workers liked their jobs. Loghmani et al (2013) reported that higher job satisfaction lessened the symptoms of MSDs. Our study showed that workers who were not satisfied their work reported more MSDs symptoms.…”

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Prevalence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Auto-mission Assembly Plant Workers

Min¹,

Subramaniyam²,

Kim³

et al. 2015

Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea

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Objective: This study was performed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in auto workers of a mission assembly plants.Background: Most studies of musculoskeletal disorders have used car assembly line workers as their participants. However, little research has been done on musculoskeletal disorders afflictions of mission assembly line workers.Method: Through a focus group interview with an ergonomist and a manager at a mission assembly plant site, a questionnaire was developed for musculoskeletal disorders. The questionnaire consisted of five parts, demographic factors, musculoskeletal disorder symptoms, and musculoskeletal disorder experiences; 137 workers participated in this survey. The surveys were analyzed by correlation and Chi-squared analysis. Results:Musculoskeletal disorder symptoms and serious pain were reported in the neck, shoulder, back, and fingers. These problems were statistically related to various demographic factors, such as age, stature, stretching, and work satisfaction. Conclusion:Treatment of musculoskeletal disorders should consider the workers' traits. If there is no specific cause of the pain, developing stretches and exercises before and after work should be applied to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. Application:The results of this study can be used to develop guidelines to prevent injury in auto workers at mission assembly plants.

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Musculoskeletal symptoms and job satisfaction among office-workers: A Cross- sectional study from Iran

Abstract: This study provides evidence that musculoskeletal symptoms are common in Iranian office workers, associated with low job satisfaction. These findings indicate the need for more attention to MSDs among office workers and designing effective preventive interventions.

Cited by 49 publications

References 56 publications

Prevelans of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Complaints and Its Relationship with Risk Factors for Bank Employees Working with Computer

Prevelans of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Complaints and Its Relationship with Risk Factors for Bank Employees Working with Computer

Analyzing musculoskeletal system discomforts and risk factors in computer-using office workers

Prevalence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Auto-mission Assembly Plant Workers

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