Abstract:Background: A considerable number of medical students experience musculoskeletal pain (MSP) during their academic years. In this study, we seek to determine the prevalence of MSP, as well as its associated risk factors, among a sample of medical students at two major universities in Damascus, Syria.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in two universities, with a total of 2009 medical students participating in filling-in the paper-based questionnaire. A modified version of the Standardized Nordic Ques… Show more
“…Also, muscle spasms or pain in the joints before menstruation, wearing heels, and other traditionally feminine behaviors can also contribute to WRMSDs. 12,13 Our findings indicate that doctors are twice as susceptible as nurses to developing WRMSDs (OR = 2.03). The number of nurses employed in the hospitals included in our study was 2250 (43%), whereas the number of doctors employed there was 2900 (57%); this is because our study was conducted in Syrian educational hospitals When the proportion of doctors to nurses is often greater, which led to doctors performing most of the nurses' duties.…”
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confidence: 73%
“…These factors put female therapists at a disadvantage, especially when it comes to lifting or moving weak patients, seeing several patients in 1 day, and carrying heavy equipment, which adds to the physical strain. Also, muscle spasms or pain in the joints before menstruation, wearing heels, and other traditionally feminine behaviors can also contribute to WRMSDs 12,13 . Our findings indicate that doctors are twice as susceptible as nurses to developing WRMSDs (OR = 2.03).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 77%
“…Furthermore, healthcare and hospital professionals in general, were found to be relatively more susceptible to work‐related musculoskeletal illnesses 11 . Research regarding these disorders is limited in Syria as they are not taken seriously in this country 12 . Therefore, conducting research on WRMSDs in Syria is of the utmost importance.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 11 Research regarding these disorders is limited in Syria as they are not taken seriously in this country. 12 Therefore, conducting research on WRMSDs in Syria is of the utmost importance. This study is the first study that assesses the prevalence and characteristics of WRMSDs in residents and nurses from multiple public and educational hospitals in Damascus, Syria to thefar as we are aware.…”
Background and AimsHealthcare workers in particular frequently report Work‐related musculoskeletal diseases (WRMSDs). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence and features of WRMSDs in residents from different specialties and trainee nurses from educational hospitals in Damascus, Syria.MethodsA cross‐sectional survey was undertaken aiming at the medical residents and the trainee nurses working in the public health sector in 11 hospitals. The sample size was found to be 2016. In this study, a modified version of the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire was employed.ResultsAfter the inclusion and exclusion criteria was the number of the participants 1855. In general, musculoskeletal pain was in the past week (69%) and the past 12 months (85%). Musculoskeletal pain in medical care practitioners was found to be linked to higher mean age (p = 0.0053) and body mass index (BMI) (p = 0.0437) in the last year. Females had a higher prevalence of WRMSDs than males (p = 0.0036), and those who were married also had a higher prevalence (p = 0.0218). Working longer hours per week and per month were associated with musculoskeletal pain in the previous 7 days (p = 0.0043 and p = 0.0003, respectively).ConclusionWRMSD prevalence was 85% among our study participants in the previous year. The most common complaint was lower back pain. Aging, female gender, and increasing BMI have been associated with higher reporting of WRMSDs. Our results suggested that doctors were twice as susceptible to developing WRMSDs as nurses. These results highlight the increasing urgency for ergonomics training programs and effective interventions to reduce WRMSDs and enhance working conditions for healthcare professionals in Syria.
“…Also, muscle spasms or pain in the joints before menstruation, wearing heels, and other traditionally feminine behaviors can also contribute to WRMSDs. 12,13 Our findings indicate that doctors are twice as susceptible as nurses to developing WRMSDs (OR = 2.03). The number of nurses employed in the hospitals included in our study was 2250 (43%), whereas the number of doctors employed there was 2900 (57%); this is because our study was conducted in Syrian educational hospitals When the proportion of doctors to nurses is often greater, which led to doctors performing most of the nurses' duties.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 73%
“…These factors put female therapists at a disadvantage, especially when it comes to lifting or moving weak patients, seeing several patients in 1 day, and carrying heavy equipment, which adds to the physical strain. Also, muscle spasms or pain in the joints before menstruation, wearing heels, and other traditionally feminine behaviors can also contribute to WRMSDs 12,13 . Our findings indicate that doctors are twice as susceptible as nurses to developing WRMSDs (OR = 2.03).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 77%
“…Furthermore, healthcare and hospital professionals in general, were found to be relatively more susceptible to work‐related musculoskeletal illnesses 11 . Research regarding these disorders is limited in Syria as they are not taken seriously in this country 12 . Therefore, conducting research on WRMSDs in Syria is of the utmost importance.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 11 Research regarding these disorders is limited in Syria as they are not taken seriously in this country. 12 Therefore, conducting research on WRMSDs in Syria is of the utmost importance. This study is the first study that assesses the prevalence and characteristics of WRMSDs in residents and nurses from multiple public and educational hospitals in Damascus, Syria to thefar as we are aware.…”
Background and AimsHealthcare workers in particular frequently report Work‐related musculoskeletal diseases (WRMSDs). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence and features of WRMSDs in residents from different specialties and trainee nurses from educational hospitals in Damascus, Syria.MethodsA cross‐sectional survey was undertaken aiming at the medical residents and the trainee nurses working in the public health sector in 11 hospitals. The sample size was found to be 2016. In this study, a modified version of the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire was employed.ResultsAfter the inclusion and exclusion criteria was the number of the participants 1855. In general, musculoskeletal pain was in the past week (69%) and the past 12 months (85%). Musculoskeletal pain in medical care practitioners was found to be linked to higher mean age (p = 0.0053) and body mass index (BMI) (p = 0.0437) in the last year. Females had a higher prevalence of WRMSDs than males (p = 0.0036), and those who were married also had a higher prevalence (p = 0.0218). Working longer hours per week and per month were associated with musculoskeletal pain in the previous 7 days (p = 0.0043 and p = 0.0003, respectively).ConclusionWRMSD prevalence was 85% among our study participants in the previous year. The most common complaint was lower back pain. Aging, female gender, and increasing BMI have been associated with higher reporting of WRMSDs. Our results suggested that doctors were twice as susceptible to developing WRMSDs as nurses. These results highlight the increasing urgency for ergonomics training programs and effective interventions to reduce WRMSDs and enhance working conditions for healthcare professionals in Syria.
“…Musculoskeletal pain is pain in ligaments, tendons, muscles, or joints due to repetitive movements, awkward postures, or musculoskeletal disorders (Felemban et al 2021;Ogunlana et al 2021). According to the World Health Organization (WHO 2021), in a study conducted in 2019, it was found that musculoskeletal pain had affected about 1710 million people worldwide, having negative repercussions on their daily activities, hours of sleep and a significant decrease in their productivity (Alkhateeb et al 2020;Alrumi et al 2020;Torbey et al 2023). Likewise, according to the existing literature, several studies have shown that university students are no strangers to suffering from such pain.…”
Background: Musculoskeletal pain is a problem many workers suffer worldwide, triggering more severe diseases and decreased quality of life. In addition, several studies have shown that university students are no strangers to suffering from these pains, and it is known that more and more of them report pains in different body areas. Therefore, this study aims to determine undergraduate students' risk factors associated with musculoskeletal pain. Methodology: A systematic literature review followed the process proposed in the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) statement. The searches were conducted in Scopus, Web of Science, and Scielo, obtaining 3311 articles, of which 89 were included for this review. Results: Of the 38 possible risk factors, five factors were evaluated, and it was found that physical activity, time in front of a screen, and having a history or family history of musculoskeletal pain/trauma do represent a risk factor, while no association was found for gender and time in a sedentary position. Conclusion: Three risk factors for the presence of musculoskeletal pain were found in the review. In turn, there is little existing literature on COVID-19 and its effect on the presence of musculoskeletal pain and associated risk factors in undergraduate students, so it is advisable to conduct further research in this context.
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