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Farias JP, Ferreira ADS. Evidence map on burnout syndrome in higher education teachers and its relationship with ergonomic and biopsychosocial factors: a scoping review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2024; 30:579-586. [PMID: 38509714 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2325819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Objectives. This study aimed to map the evidence on burnout syndrome in higher education teachers and its relationship with ergonomic and biopsychosocial factors. Methods. We performed a scoping review of articles published up to 2021, extracting the location, study design, sample characteristics and assessment methods, and investigated ergonomic and biopsychosocial factors. Results. Eighteen studies were found in 12 countries, and most used a cross-sectional design (n = 17/18, 94%). The Maslach burnout inventory was the most used assessment method (n = 9, 50%). There is a consensus that burnout syndrome in higher education teachers requires more attention, as it can be related to physical, mental and social factors. Conclusions. In the professional environment, physical ergonomic characteristics or those related to work organization deserve greater attention, as well as psychosocial factors, as they are strongly associated with burnout syndrome.
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- Jean Paulo Farias
- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Augusto Motta University Center, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Augusto Motta University Center, Brazil
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Vega-Fernández G, Gonzalez-Torres C, Solis-Soto M, Lizana PA. Musculoskeletal disorders and quality of life for Chilean teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic at the academic year-end. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1277578. [PMID: 38770363 PMCID: PMC11103012 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1277578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Introduction Schoolteachers have reported multiple demands contributing to poor perceptions regarding their quality of life and high rates of musculoskeletal disorders. However, there are few studies about the association between musculoskeletal disorders and quality of life from the end of the academic period during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective Evaluate musculoskeletal disorders rates and their association with quality of life perceptions among teachers from the last academic period during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants and methods A total sample of 161 Chilean schoolteachers was included in a cross-sectional study musculoskeletal disorders prevalence was evaluated using the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire, and quality of life was evaluated through the Short-Form 12 Health Survey Instrument. A logistic regression was applied to evaluate the association between musculoskeletal disorders and quality of life perceptions adjusted by gender, age, and contract type. Results 98% of teachers have suffered from some type of musculoskeletal disorders during the last 12 months, and 64% have had six or more painful regions. Women showed a higher musculoskeletal disorders rate than men. The group of teachers with the most musculoskeletal disorders (≥p50) saw significantly greater risk of low scores on the physical (OR: 2.16; p < 0.05) and mental components (OR: 4.86; p < 0.01) of quality of life, regardless of gender, age, and contract type. Conclusion High musculoskeletal disorders rates suggest that preventive and informative actions must be taken regarding these disorders in order to protect teachers' mental and physical health, considering the effects of the school year and the COVID-19 health crisis.
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- Gustavo Vega-Fernández
- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Morphological Sciences, Instituto de Biología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Morphological Sciences, Instituto de Biología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- Programa de Magister en Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto de Biología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de O’Higgins, Rancagua, Chile
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Morphological Sciences, Instituto de Biología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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Almansour AH, Almutairi DS, Alaskar TM, Kalkatawi MS, Aljubair MF, Alotaibi RS, AlHarkan KS, Alqahtani HA, AlOmar RS. Prevalence of low back pain and disability among secondary school teacher in the eastern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional analytical study. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1307845. [PMID: 38282762 PMCID: PMC10810998 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1307845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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Introduction Lower back pain is common worldwide and affects over 600,000 people annually, including teachers. The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of low back pain and disability among secondary school teachers in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods This cross-sectional study included secondary school teachers in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. 34 schools were selected using a multistage stratified sampling approach. Teachers were allotted randomly and proportionally to each school. Data was collected by anonymous questionnaire having three elements: sociodemographic and health-related questions, the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire, and the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire. The anthropometric data was also included. Both unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression analyses were performed. Results A total of 601 teachers participated in the study with 62.56% reported low back pain. The overall mean age was 40.31 ± 8.13 years. The male-to-female ratio was similar. Back pain was significantly higher among females than males (73.36 and 51.52%, respectively). Additionally, back pain will significantly increase when stress levels and the number of classes increases. A positive correlation was found between age with low back pain (p = 0.001).There was minimal disability in 64.63% of the 376 teachers who reported low back pain, moderate disability in 29.79%, and severe disability in 4.79%, and only three (0.8%) were considered crippled. Females were more frequently seen in moderate and crippled categories, and perceived stress levels generally increased mean disability scores. Age and female gender were revealed to be significant predictors of low back pain by logistic regression (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 1.04, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.02-1.07) and (adjusted OR = 2.11, 95% CI = 1.45-3.05), respectively. The number of classes per week was also a significant predictor. Conclusion This study adds to the epidemiological evidence that reveals a high prevalence of low back pain and disability among teachers. Identified risk factors in this study may also reinforce the importance of setting different interventions and preventive measures to reduce lower back pain risk.
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- Abdulelah H. Almansour
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Khobar Health Network, Eastern Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health, Health Sciences College Al-Leith, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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- Erada Complex and Mental Health, Eastern Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Ministry of Defense, Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Silvestre BA, Miotto LP, Gramani-Say K, Barbosa MH, Hortense P. Chronic pain and associated factors in remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Rev Bras Enferm 2023; 76Suppl 1:e20230012. [PMID: 38055431 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Estimate the prevalence of chronic pain and its association with symptoms of anxiety, sleep disorders, and aspects of remote work in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD A cross-sectional and descriptive study conducted with 328 adults engaged in remote work. Data was collected online from February 2021 to January 2022. For pain investigation and evaluations of sleep and anxiety, a structured questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 were used, respectively. RESULTS The prevalence of chronic pain was 47.9% (CI 95% = 42.5-53.3). Associations were identified between pain and anxiety, sleep disorders, and sitting time (p<0.01). CONCLUSION The prevalence of chronic pain in remote work was found to be high, with pain being of moderate intensity and associated with anxiety, sleep disorders, and prolonged sitting time.
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Cruz-Ausejo L, Copez-Lonzoy A, Vilela-Estrada AL, Valverde JJ, Bohórquez M, Moscoso-Porras M. Can working at home be a hazard? Ergonomic factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders among teleworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2023; 29:1335-1344. [PMID: 36217607 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2022.2127246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Objectives. The improvised and massive adoption of remote work in the context of COVID-19 has forced us to adapt homes as workspaces, which could promote development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This review explores the evidence for ergonomic factors associated with MSDs in teleworkers. Methods. A literature search was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, SciELO and EBSCO. We included observational studies published between March 2020 and October 2021 that included teleworking personnel due to the restrictions of the pandemic. Results. A total of 212 studies were identified, 14 were chosen for complete review. Associated factors were change of work modality (on-site work to telework), use of home environments as workspaces (areas not adapted for work and with low lighting), working furniture (non-ergonomic chairs and desks), use of electronic devices (tablets, cell phones and laptops), organizational factors (working hours, active breaks, sitting time) and individual factors (physical activity practice). Conclusion. Various ergonomic home factors and the characteristics of teleworking - mainly furniture, the environment of work and physical activity - are associated with MSDs. This evidence suggests that the norms and regulation of telework can consider the adaptation of workspace and conditions at home to prevent health problems in the medium and long term.
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- Liliana Cruz-Ausejo
- Centro Nacional de Salud Ocupacional y Protección del Ambiente para la Salud (CENSOPAS), Instituto Nacional de Salud, Perú
- Tecnólogo Médico, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Perú
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- Centro Nacional de Salud Ocupacional y Protección del Ambiente para la Salud (CENSOPAS), Instituto Nacional de Salud, Perú
- Psicólogo, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Perú
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- Centro Nacional de Salud Ocupacional y Protección del Ambiente para la Salud (CENSOPAS), Instituto Nacional de Salud, Perú
- Psicólogo, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Perú
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- Tecnólogo Médico, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Perú
- Facultad de Ingeniería Ambiental, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Perú
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Ambiental, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Perú
- Ingeniera de Higiene y Seguridad Industrial, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Perú
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- Centro Nacional de Salud Ocupacional y Protección del Ambiente para la Salud (CENSOPAS), Instituto Nacional de Salud, Perú
- Tecnólogo Médico, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Perú
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Ansah EW, Adabla M, Jerry N, Aloko EA, Hagan JE. Investigating sedentariness and health status of primary school teachers in Ghana. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:983. [PMID: 37700305 PMCID: PMC10498583 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09925-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Physical inactivity is linked to chronic illnesses and disabilities among workers, especially those in high demanding jobs like teachers. Despite the global prominence of sedentary behavior research, studies drawing the relationships between physical inactivity and multimorbidity among working teacher populations in low-and middle-countries remain untapped. This study assessed the sedentariness and health status of primary school teachers in Cape Coast Metropolis in Ghana. METHOD This cross-sectional survey employed 1109 primary school teachers from the Cape Coast Metropolis in the Central Region of Ghana, targeting the entire population. RESULTS Generally, the teachers were highly sedentary and reported poor health status. Other results showed no difference in sedentariness across gender, (n = 1107, t= -0.32, p > 0.05). However, female teachers suffer more pain and discomfort, (n = 1103.51), t = - 3.07, p < 0.05), anxiety and depression, (n = 1099.56), t = - 2.85, p < 0.000), and poor health status (n = 1107), t = 2.14, p < 0.05), than their male counterparts. Also, pain and discomfort, anxiety and depression, health status and years of work significantly predicted sedentariness among the teachers, F (4, 1104) = 5.966, p = 0.00, R = 0.145, R2 = 0.029, adjusted R2 = 0.018. CONCLUSION The findings suggest that individualized or personalized interventions are urgently needed to promote regular physical activity to improve the health status and reduce associated complications on the health and well-being, especially among the female primary school teachers. Given the health risks of sedentary lifestyle, behavioral interventions at the person-level (i.e., individualized- routine weekly physical activity programs) and built environmental restructuring (e.g., creation of walkways to encourage regular walking) could be done to improve physical activity behavior among teachers within the Cape Coast Metropolis, and perhaps beyond.
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- Edward W Ansah
- Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER), University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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- Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER), University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER), University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER), University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER), University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
- Neurocognition and Action-Biomechanics-Research Group, Faculty of Psychology and Sport Sciences, Bielefeld University, Postfach 10 01 31, Bielefeld, 33501, Germany
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Soares MAM, Ravnjak JMDA, Silva RRV, Haikal DS, Barbosa REC, Pinho L. Self-report of worse back pain among teachers at state schools in Minas Gerais during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rev Bras Med Trab 2023; 21:e2022998. [PMID: 38313780 PMCID: PMC10835426 DOI: 10.47626/1679-4435-2022-998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Introduction One of the consequences of halting face-to-face educational activities during the COVID-19 pandemic was worse back pain. Objectives To evaluate worse back pain in teachers working in elementary state schools in Montes Claros, MG. Methods This is a websurvey-type epidemiological survey using an on-line questionnaire to assess sociodemographic characteristics, working conditions, health condition, and behaviors during the pandemic. Poisson regression was performed, with robust variance. Results 15,641 teachers were included, and 35.4% reported worse back pain during the pandemic. It was found that the prevalence of a worse condition was higher among women (prevalence ratio = 1.15), between 40 and 49 years old (prevalence ratio = 1.14), teaching for more than 11 years (prevalence ratio = 1.11; 1.19), working more than 21 hours (PR = 1.05; 1.11), with difficulty to work remotely (prevalence ratio = 1.16), with poor quality of life (prevalence ratio = 1.30) or not (prevalence ratio = 0.84), obese (prevalence ratio = 1.07), sad or depressed (prevalence ratio = 1.21), anxious or nervous (prevalence ratio = 1.57), consuming alcoholic beverage (prevalence ratio = 1.16), with poor dietary habits (prevalence ratio = 1.07), more screen time (prevalence ratio = 1.24), sedentary lifestyle (prevalence ratio = 1.13), and social distancing (prevalence ratio = 1.08). Conclusions The pandemic worsened back pain in teachers, demonstrating a need for addressing the issue, aiming at improving the quality of life of these professionals.
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- Maria Alice Moura Soares
- Curso de Medicina, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Montes Claros, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Cuidado Primário em Saúde, Unimontes, Montes Claros, MG, Brazil
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Bednár R, Líška D, Gurín D, Vnenčaková J, Melichová A, Koller T, Skladaný Ľ. Low back pain in patients hospitalised with liver cirrhosis- a retrospective study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:310. [PMID: 37076822 PMCID: PMC10114370 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06424-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lower back pain is a common issue, but little is known about the prevalence of pain in patients with liver cirrhosis during hospitalisation. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine lower back pain in patients with liver cirrhosis. METHODS The sample consisted of patients with liver cirrhosis (n = 79; men n = 55; women n = 24; mean age = 55.79 ± 12.52 years). The hospitalised patients were mobile. The presence and intensity of pain were assessed in the lumbar spine during hospitalisation. The presence of pain was assessed using the visual analogue pain scale (0-10). The range of motion of the lower spine was assessed using the Schober and Stibor tests. Frailty was measured by Liver Frailty Index (LFI). The condition of liver disease was evaluated using The Model For the End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) and Child-Pugh score (CPS) and ascites classification. Student's t test and Mann-Whitney test were used for analysis of the difference of group. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) with the Tukey post hoc test was used to test differences between categories of liver frailty index. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to test pain distribution. Statistical significance was determined at the α-0.05 significance level. RESULT The prevalence of pain in patients with liver cirrhosis was 13.92% (n = 11), and the mean intensity of pain according to the visual analogue scale was 3.73 (± 1.90). Lower back pain was present in patients with ascites (15.91%; n = 7) and without ascites (11.43%; n = 4). The prevalence of lower back pain was not statistically significant between patients with and without ascites (p = 0,426). The base of Schober's assessment mean score was 3.74 cm (± 1.81), and based on Stibor's assessment mean score was 5.84 cm (± 2.23). CONCLUSION Lower back pain in patients with liver cirrhosis is a problem that requires attention. Restricted spinal mobility has been reported in patients with back pain, according to Stibor, compared to patients without pain. There was no difference in the incidence of pain in patients with and without ascites.
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- R Bednár
- Department of Physiatry, Balneology and Rehabilitation of the Slovak Medical University, F. D. Roosevelt Teaching Hospital, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Arts, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Matej Bel University, Tajovského 40, Banská Bystrica, 974 01, Slovakia.
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- Faculty of Health Care, Slovak Medical University, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine of the Slovak Medical University Faculty of Medicine, HEGITO (Div Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Liver Transplant), F. D. Roosevelt Teaching Hospital, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Health Care, Slovak Medical University, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Subdivision, 5th Department of Internat Medicine, Comenius University, University Hospital Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine of the Slovak Medical University Faculty of Medicine, HEGITO (Div Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Liver Transplant), F. D. Roosevelt Teaching Hospital, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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Fadel M, Bodin J, Cros F, Descatha A, Roquelaure Y. Teleworking and Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4973. [PMID: 36981881 PMCID: PMC10049341 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20064973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Teleworking has spread drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic, but its effect on musculo-skeletal disorders (MSD) remains unclear. We aimed to make a qualitative systematic review on the effect of teleworking on MSD. Following the PRISMA guidelines, several databases were searched using strings based on MSD and teleworking keywords. A two-step selection process was used to select relevant studies and a risk of bias assessment was made. Relevant variables were extracted from the articles included, with a focus on study design, population, definition of MSD, confounding factors, and main results. Of 205 studies identified, 25 were included in the final selection. Most studies used validated questionnaires to assess MSD, six considered confounders extensively, and seven had a control group. The most reported MSD were lower back and neck pain. Some studies found increased prevalence or pain intensity, while others did not. Risk of bias was high, with only 5 studies with low/probably low risk of bias. Conflicting results on the effect of teleworking on MSD were found, though an increase in MSD related to organizational and ergonomic factors seems to emerge. Future studies should focus on longitudinal approaches and consider ergonomic and work organization factors as well as socio-economic status.
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- Marc Fadel
- Univ Angers, CHU Angers, Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail)—UMR_S 1085, IRSET-ESTER, SFR ICAT, F-49000 Angers, France
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- Univ Angers, CHU Angers, Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail)—UMR_S 1085, IRSET-ESTER, SFR ICAT, F-49000 Angers, France
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- GRePS UR 4163, Université Lumière Lyon 2, F-69007 Lyon, France
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- Univ Angers, CHU Angers, Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail)—UMR_S 1085, IRSET-ESTER, SFR ICAT, F-49000 Angers, France
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology and Prevention, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, Hosftra University Northwell Health, New York, NY 11021, USA
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- Univ Angers, CHU Angers, Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail)—UMR_S 1085, IRSET-ESTER, SFR ICAT, F-49000 Angers, France
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Makkiyah FA, Sinaga TA, Khairunnisa N. A Study from a Highly Populated Country : Risk Factors Associated with Lower Back Pain in Middle-Aged Adults. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 2023; 66:190-198. [PMID: 35880345 PMCID: PMC10009244 DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2021.0278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Low back pain (LBP) is a global health problem that affects the productivity of the patients. Several factors such as individual, occupational, and psychosocial factors increase the risk of LBP. However, only a few studies investigated those factors, especially in middle adulthood in Indonesia. Indonesia is a country with a young population that has been rapidly developing in recent years. This study was conducted to find out the factors associated with LBP in middle adulthood. METHODS This study is a cross-sectional observational analytic study using a convenience sampling method with a total sample of 3005 respondents. Data were collected using a questionnaire which was then analyzed using the chi-square test, Kolmogorovsmirnov, Spearman's Rank, and logistic regression test. RESULTS From the result of this study, it was found that the 12-month prevalence of LBP in middle-aged adults was 44,29%. Female (odds ratio [OR], 1.3; 95% confidence interval [Cl], 1.098-1.545; p=0.002), lack of physical exercises (OR, 0.87; 95% Cl, 0.794-0.959; p=0.005), high body mass index (OR, 1.09; 95% Cl, 1.009-1.187; p=0.002), stress level (OR, 1.26; 95% Cl, 1.088-1.458; p=0.002), and years of work experience (OR, 1.1; 95% Cl, 1.001-1.225; p=0.047) were determined as risk factors that significantly associated with LBP. CONCLUSION LBP is quite common among middle-aged adults in Indonesia. Female gender, higher body mass index, lack of physical activity, stress level, and years of work experience were all potential risk factors for LBP in middle-aged adults. Middle-aged adults in Indonesia should be aware of LBP and avoid disabilities by identifying risk factors that may worsen LBP in the future.
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- Feda Anisah Makkiyah
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine UPN Veteran Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Medicine UPN Veteran Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Sant’Anna PCF, Morimoto T, Miranda FDS, Garcez ADS. Dor lombar em estudantes universitários: qual o impacto da pandemia de COVID-19? FISIOTERAPIA E PESQUISA 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1809-2950/22010929032022pt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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RESUMO O isolamento social decorrente da pandemia de COVID-19 alterou os hábitos da população e levantou questões relacionadas à saúde, por exemplo, a dor lombar. Este estudo teve por objetivo avaliar a prevalência e o risco de cronicidade de dor lombar em universitários durante o isolamento social. Para isso, foi utilizado um questionário on-line. O instrumento STarT Back Screening Tool (SBST) foi utilizado para verificar a dor lombar. Os fatores investigados foram: dados sociodemográficos, informações sobre dor e informações sobre comportamento sedentário e atividade física. Utilizou-se o teste de qui-quadrado para heterogeneidade de proporções. A análise ajustada foi realizada mediante regressão de Poisson com variância robusta. A amostra foi composta por 208 estudantes. Verificou-se que universitários com companheiro apresentaram duas vezes mais chance de dor (RP=2,07; IC95%) em comparação aos solteiros. A prevalência de dor lombar foi de 48,1%; sendo 87% maior nas mulheres (RP=1,87; IC95%: 1,09-3,21; p=0,027) quando comparadas aos homens. Universitários com comportamento sedentário apresentaram uma probabilidade 35% maior de ter dor lombar (RP=1,36; IC95%: 1,02-1,81; p=0,038); e obesos 42% (RP=1,42; IC95%: 1,04-1,94; p=0,032). O risco de cronicidade foi baixo em 82% da amostra. A dor lombar esteve presente na vida de muitas pessoas durante o isolamento social imposto pela COVID-19. Trata-se de um problema comum, limitante, e que deve ser considerado e tratado como prioridade em saúde e pesquisa.
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Sant’Anna PCF, Morimoto T, Miranda FDS, Garcez ADS. Low back pain in university students: what is the impact of COVID-19 pandemic? FISIOTERAPIA E PESQUISA 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1809-2950/22010929032022en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT The social isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the population’s habits and raised health-related issues, such as low back pain. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and risk of chronic low back pain in university students during the social isolation of COVID-19. We used an online questionnaire, the STarT Back Screening Tool (SBST), to check for low back pain. The factors investigated: sociodemographic data, pain, sedentary behavior, and physical activity. For proportion heterogeneity, we used the chi-square test. The adjusted analysis used Poisson regression with robust variance. A total of 208 students participated in the sample. University students with a partner were twice as likely to have pain (PR=2.07; 95%CI). The prevalence of low back pain was 48.1%; 87% (PR=1.87; 95%CI: 1.09-3.21; p=0.027) higher in women. University students with obesity were 42% more likely to have low back pain (PR=1.42; 95%CI: 1.04-1.94; p=0.032); and with sedentary behavior were 35% more likely to have low back pain (PR=1.36; 95%CI: 1.02-1.81; p=0.038). In total, 82% of the sample presented low risk of chronicity. Many people presented low back pain during the social isolation imposed by COVID-19. This is a common, limiting problem that must be considered and treated as a health and research priority.
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Influence Variables in Occupational Injuries among Men Teachers. SAFETY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/safety8030051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background: Occupational accidents suffered by male teachers can be a source of injury to different parts of the body and can lead to absence from work. However, there are only a limited number of studies focused on this topic; the current research evaluates the influence of the main variables associated with occupational injuries among male teachers. Methods: Logistic regression based on the calculation of the odds ratio (OR) was used on a sample of 42,878 occupational accidents suffered by male teachers in the period 2003–2018. Results: Male teachers under 45 years of age with less than one year of experience obtained better results for most types of injury. In contrast, those older than 45 years and with more experience obtained worse results. Conclusions: No single variable was detected with the same protective or risk effect through the different parts of the body injured. Teachers’ safety training adapted to risk profiles and injuries could improve accident rates in the education sector.
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3 a edizione Giornate della ricerca scientifica e delle esperienze professionali dei giovani: Società Italiana di Igiene, Medicina Preventiva e Sanità Pubblica (SItI) 25-26 marzo 2022. JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND HYGIENE 2022; 63:E1-E57. [PMID: 36017074 PMCID: PMC9364697 DOI: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2022.63.1s1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Vega-Fernández G, Olave E, Lizana PA. Musculoskeletal Disorders and Quality of Life in Chilean Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:810036. [PMID: 35425737 PMCID: PMC9002346 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.810036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Teaching professionals have reported multiple conditions associated with low quality of life (QoL) perception. Various studies have also reported high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). In this context, there are few studies regarding the association between low QoL perception and MSD suffering in teachers. Objective Therefore, in this study the aim was evaluate MSD prevalence and its association with teachers' QoL perception. Participants and Methods A total sample of 544 Chilean teachers were included in a cross-sectional study. MSD prevalence was evaluated via the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire and QoL perception via the Short-Form 36 Health Survey Instrument. Multinomial logistic regression was applied to evaluate the association between MSD and QoL perception adjusted for gender and age. Results A total of 91% of teachers have had some MSD in the last 12 months, and 28.86% have had 6 or more painful regions. Females showed greater MSD prevalence than males. Teachers who reported no MSD had higher QoL scores compared to teachers with MSD. The group of teachers with the most MSD (≥p75) saw significant increases in the risk of having low scores in the physical (OR: 2.82) and mental components (OR: 2.65) of QoL. By contrast, teachers without MSD have a buffer effect for their QoL (physical OR: 0.2; mental OR: 0.44). Conclusions High MSD prevalence suggest that preventive and informative actions must be taken regarding these disorders to protect teachers' mental and physical health, considering the multiple risk factors to which teachers are exposed given their work conditions in Chile and worldwide.
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- Gustavo Vega-Fernández
- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Morphological Sciences, Instituto de Biología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile.,Programa de Magister en Ciencias Mención Morfología, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Morphological Sciences, Instituto de Biología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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Long-Term Prevalence and Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders among the Schoolteachers in Hail, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:3610196. [PMID: 35342755 PMCID: PMC8956377 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3610196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are affecting up to 95% of teachers and are considered a primary occupational health hazard leading to absenteeism, early retirement, and lower quality of life and teaching quality. Aim The current study is aimed at exploring the prevalence and risk factors of MSDs among the schoolteachers in Hail, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted online among the teachers in Hail City using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Teachers were randomly selected from randomly selected high schools. Teachers with at least 1 year experience were recruited for the study. Descriptive statistics, Cochran's Q test, and binominal regression were used to investigate the prevalence of MSDs among such teachers and to determine if the percentage of MSDs differed by anatomical region and risk factor (one hundred forty-five males and 106 females filled out the questionnaires). Results The prevalence of MSDs in the last 12 months was 93.63% (235 of 251 teachers). Interestingly, 91% of the affected participants (214 of 235 teachers) complained of MSDs in more than one anatomical region. The most affected site was the lower back (183 of 251 teachers, 72.91%), followed by the shoulders (168 of 251 teachers, 66.93%), and the least affected sites were the elbows (45 of 251 teachers, 17.93%). The females showed a higher prevalence of MSDs than the males. Only gender was a significant risk factor for shoulder and neck MSDs (p < 0.02). Conclusion Overall, the findings of the current study suggest a high prevalence of MSDs among teachers, especially in the lower back and shoulders. The affected teachers should learn more about biomechanics and ergonomics and should engage in exercise to improve their health. Future studies should focus on identifying the biomechanical and ergonomic risk factors of MSDs and on designing MSD prevention programmes to reduce the burden of MSDs.
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