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Baklouti M, Ben Ayed H, Ketata N, Maamri H, Karray R, Jdidi J, Mejdoub Y, Kassis M, Yaich S, Dammak J. Low back-pain among school-teachers in Southern Tunisia: prevalence and predictors. Scand J Pain 2023; 23:687-693. [PMID: 37714848 DOI: 10.1515/sjpain-2023-0023] [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: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES In the professional environment, low back pain (LBP) is a multifactorial symptomatology, despite scientific and technological advances in the design and the arrangement of increasingly ergonomic workstations. Teachers are not exempt from this risk, due to prolonged sitting or standing. In light of this, this study aimed to estimate LBP prevalence among teachers in Southern Tunisia and to identify their determinants. METHODS It was a cross-sectional study including a representative sample of teachers from secondary, middle, and primary schools in Sfax, Tunisia, conducted during the period March-April 2021. LBP intensity was assessed using a visual analog scale from 1 to 10. A severe LBP was defined as VAS≥7. RESULTS Among the participants, 292 teachers were females (55.6 %). The median age was 48 years (Interquartile Range (IQR)=[41-53] years). Overall, 377 teachers had a severe LBP, with a global prevalence of 71.8 %. Multivariate analysis showed that independent determinants of LBP among teachers were female gender (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR)=2.81;p<0.001), age ≥30 (AOR=5.68;p=0.009), chronic diseases (AOR=2.52;p<0.001), working at primary schools (AOR=1.75;p=0.033), working for ≥4 h per day (AOR=2.41;p=0.005), inadequate ergonomic conditions at work (AOR=1.78;p=0.008) and distance home-school ≥10 km (AOR=2.27;p=0.003). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that LBP among teachers was alarmingly high. Different individual, ergonomic, and occupational factors were predictors of this symptom. Thus, development of rational strategies for LBP prevention among teachers and the improvement of working conditions are urgently needed.
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- Mouna Baklouti
- Preventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Preventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Preventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Mattos AFD, Lima NFD, Wajchenberg M, Martins DE. Low Back Pain in Medical Students and Professors During the Pandemic: Retrospective Cohort Study. Rev Bras Ortop 2023; 58:e592-e598. [PMID: 37663177 PMCID: PMC10468238 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771482] [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: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Objective This study aimed to determine the prevalence of low back pain before and during the pandemic, comparing both periods. Methods A questionnaire was administered, containing questions about the presence of low back pain, sociodemographic characteristics and environmental factors that could be related to such pain. Results Among the 978 responses obtained, the prevalence of low back pain during the pandemic was 69.94%, which represented a significant increase over values from the pre-pandemic period (57.37%). A high prevalence of low back pain was found between all groups, especially among women. Some factors were associated with the incidence of low back pain, such as having previously diagnosed spinal problems and sedentary lifestyle. Conclusions The prevalence of low back pain increased significantly during the pandemic in the studied groups.
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- Membro do Centro de Excelência em Coluna, Programa Locomotor, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Membro do Centro de Excelência em Coluna, Programa Locomotor, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Gemedo S, Andualem Z, Hailu Tesfaye A, Dessie A. Magnitude and influencing factors of work-related low back pain among high school teachers in West Arsi zone, Southwest Ethiopia: evidenced from multicentred cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e074014. [PMID: 37460260 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of low back pain and its associated factors among high school teachers in the West Arsi zone, Southwest Ethiopia. DESIGN A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March 2020. A self-administered structured Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire was used to assess low back pain during the past 12 months. Bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression analysis was carried out using Stata V.14. The degree of significance was obtained at a 95% CI and p<0.05. SETTING The study was conducted in the West Arsi zone, Ethiopia. PARTICIPANTS A total of 602 teachers participated in this study. OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome is the prevalence of low back pain. RESULTS The prevalence of low back pain during the last 12 months was found to be 63.73% (95% CI 59.77% to 67.70%). About 225 (39.61%) teachers experienced moderate pain, and (89.79%) of them had a minimal disability. Being unmarried (adjusted OR (AOR) 0.47, 95% CI 0.28 to 0.79), prolonged standing (AOR 2.31, 95% CI 1.16 to 4.60), sleeping disturbance (AOR 3.22, 95% CI 1.41 to 7.36), regular physical activity (AOR 0.52, 95% CI 0.33 to 0.84), current smoker (AOR 2.83, 95% CI 1.04 to 7.67), lifting heavy load (AOR 1.96, 95% CI 1.17 to 3.28), psychological job demand (AOR 2.86, 95% CI 1.69 to 4.84) and job satisfaction (AOR 0.46, 95% CI 0.27 to 0.79) were associated with low back pain. CONCLUSION The prevalence of low back pain was high in this study. Prolonged standing, sleep disruption, heavy load lifting, cigarette smoking and psychological job demand were risk factors for low back pain. Physical exercise and workplace satisfaction were effective interventions. Emphasis should now be put on ergonomics, regular physical activity and psychosocial factors to lessen the problem.
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- Shambel Gemedo
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Fahmy VF, Momen MAMT, Mostafa NS, Elawady MY. Prevalence, risk factors and quality of life impact of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among school teachers in Cairo, Egypt. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:2257. [PMID: 36463148 PMCID: PMC9719209 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14712-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND School teachers constitute an occupational group which reported a high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). Different individual, occupational and psychosocial factors have been identified to influence the complex process of WRMSDs. WRMSDs represent an important and costly occupational health problem being responsible for a poor quality of life (QOL) of teachers. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, the risk factors, and the impact of WRMSDs on the QOL of teachers. METHODS 310 full-time teachers from 15 public schools were surveyed using an interview questionnaire about their sociodemographic and occupational characteristics, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and the SF-36 Health Survey (SF-36). RESULTS Self-reported prevalence of WRMSDs at any body part over the past 12 months among teachers was 66.77%. Neck pain (56.1%) was the most prevalent WRMSD followed by shoulders (53.2%), low back (53.2%) and knees (50.6%) pain. Female gender, body mass index, the number of students per classroom, the number of classes per week, different adapted awkward postures and the lack of enough supervisor's psychological support at work were among the risk factors positively associated with WRMSDs. WRMSDs had a negative impact on the physical and mental QOL of teachers with WRMSDs as reflected by their lower scores on all scales of the SF-36 compared to their counterparts without WRMSDs (p ˂ 0.05). CONCLUSION WRMSDs were a highly prevalent problem among teachers in Cairo, Egypt and negatively influencing their physical and mental QOL. Different individual, occupational and psychosocial factors had been shown to be significant predictors for the occurrence of WRMSDs reflecting their complex nature and multifactorial etiology.
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- Viviane Farid Fahmy
- grid.7269.a0000 0004 0621 1570Department of Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abassia, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.7269.a0000 0004 0621 1570Department of Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abassia, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.7269.a0000 0004 0621 1570Department of Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abassia, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.7269.a0000 0004 0621 1570Department of Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abassia, Cairo, Egypt
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Al Afreed FM, Lane TJ, Gray SE. Work-related injuries in the Australian education sector: A retrospective cohort study. Injury 2022; 53:3962-3969. [PMID: 36184358 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.09.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Educators are exposed to several work-related hazards. Evidence suggests musculoskeletal pain, psychological distress, and student-inflicted violence-related injuries are common. However, there is little evidence on the burden of workplace injury among Australian educators. AIM To compare incidence of injury claims and duration of compensated time off work between educators and non-educators, and associated factors. METHODS Retrospective cohort study of 1,559,676 Australian workers' compensation claims, including 84,915 educator claims, lodged between July 2009 to June 2015, from the National Dataset for Compensation-based Statistics. Cases were included if aged 18+ years and working in the education sector less than 100 h per week. Negative binomial regression models estimated the relative risk of making a compensation claim and survival analyses calculated disability duration within educators by sex, age, injury type and mechanism, socioeconomic area, remoteness, and jurisdiction. RESULTS Compared to non-educators, educators had lower rates of injury claims and shorter disability durations. However, educators had a higher rate of claims for mental health conditions and assault, with the highest risk being among those in special education and education aides. Among educators, injury claim rates were highest among special educators, education aides, and secondary educators. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Though surveys indicate Australians in the education sector have higher incidences of work-related injuries, this study found lower incidence of injury claims and shorter disability durations than others. Educators' injury-reporting and absenteeism behaviors may be constrained by ethical, social, and administrative attitudes. Educators had higher rates of claims for mental health and assault-related injury, particularly special educators, and education aides, which suggests a need for targeted prevention efforts.
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- Fatimah M Al Afreed
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Aldossary FA, Alabdulqader MA, Al-Dhafer BA. Prevalence, Patterns, and Risk Factors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Diseases Among Teachers in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia: A Community-Based Retrospective Cross-Sectional Survey. Cureus 2022; 14:e32178. [PMID: 36605065 PMCID: PMC9809983 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.32178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Background and objective Work-related musculoskeletal diseases (WMSDs) are one of the most common occupational health concerns among teachers. They refer to a variety of degenerative and inflammatory disorders that can be triggered by the work environment of the people affected. Teachers' health is substantially significant as it impacts their productivity at work. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, patterns, implications, and risk factors of WMSDs among teachers in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Methods This study involved a survey based on a cross-sectional questionnaire that was distributed to 404 random school teachers located in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. Information such as sociodemographic characteristics, workplace characteristics, characteristics of WMSDs experienced, associated factors, and impact of the symptoms experienced was collected. Questions related to symptoms were obtained from the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire (ÖMPSQ). The collected data were then analyzed using the SPSS Statistics version 23.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results Among the participants, back pain, shoulder pain, and knee pain were the most reported symptoms of WMSDs in the past 12 months, while elbow pain was the least experienced; 41.1% had pain, discomfort, or numbness that prevented them from performing regular daily activities. The regression analysis revealed a relationship between moderate to severe pain and a pain duration of more than 12 months (p=0.001). Additionally, those who were able to perform lighter work and were not having depression had a low probability of pain persistence and were able to carry out their usual work while experiencing pain (p=0.002). Conclusions In the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia, WMSDs were commonly reported by school teachers. The prevalence of WMSDs among teachers was 41.1%. The pain was described as disabling and causing a negative impact on performance. The most common locations of symptoms were the back, shoulder, and knees. Risk factors for severe pain were female gender, sleeping for six to seven hours, and pain located in the neck shoulder, elbow, hand, thigh/hips, back, knees, and ankles. Furthermore, severe pain was associated with pain duration of more than 12 months, affecting sleep, causing anxiety, and mild depression. The impact of severe pain seriously affected the daily activities of teachers.
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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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Vidal-Conti J, Carbonell G, Cantallops J, Borràs PA. Knowledge of Low Back Pain among Primary School Teachers. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182111306. [PMID: 34769823 PMCID: PMC8583352 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disease that affects a large percentage of the working population, including teachers. The World Health Organization has identified the school as an effective environment for improving child health. For this reason, the figure of the teacher is a fundamental piece in the process of knowledge acquisition about postural education and prevention of LBP among schoolchildren. The present study aims to determine the knowledge of postural education and back pain prevention among primary school teachers. This cross-sectional study evaluated 85 primary school teachers from Majorca (Spain), of whom 17.6% were physical education teachers and 82.4% were classroom teachers. The study was based on two different structured and self-administered questionnaires to investigate into specific knowledge about LBP: Low Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire (LKQ) and COSACUES-AEF Questionnaire. The results demonstrated a lifetime prevalence of LBP of 96.5% with significant differences determined by sex. The knowledge of participants about LBP was 17.3 in LKQ (range scale 0-24) and 4.3 in COSACUES (range scale 1-10). In conclusion, the teachers knowledge is insufficient to carry out an efficient and useful health promotion program among schoolchildren to prevent LBP.
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Aldukhayel A, Almeathem FK, Aldughayyim AA, Almeshal RA, Almeshal EA, Alsaud JS, Albaltan RI. Musculoskeletal Pain Among School Teachers in Qassim, Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Pattern, and Its Risk Factors. Cureus 2021; 13:e17510. [PMID: 34595078 PMCID: PMC8473770 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) are defined as conditions that the environment contributes significantly to / worsens due to work conditions. WMSD comes second in the source of disability in both developed and developing countries. The aim of this study is to measure the prevalence, patterns, and risk factors of musculoskeletal pain disorders among teachers in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among school teachers in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia. A validated online Arabic questionnaire was distributed among teachers living in the Qassim region through multiple social networking applications like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram. The questionnaire consisted of Socio-demographic characteristics, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and a modified version of the Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening questionnaire. Results A total of 503 school teachers were recruited. The proportion of musculoskeletal pain was 91%, and the most common site of pain was back (74.4%), followed by the shoulder (57.5%) and leg (51.5%). The proportion of disabling pain was (80.1%) while the rest was non-disabling pain (19.9%). In the multiple regression model, the predictors of increased disabling pain were back pain, leg pain, neck pain, and those with 51-70 kg weight. In comparison, the predictors of decreased disabling pain were having more than 7 hours of sleep and those with 20-30 classes per week. Conclusion Musculoskeletal pain disorders were widely prevalent among school teachers in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia. Most teachers considered pain as disabling, which negatively affected their attendance. The back, shoulder, and neck were the most painful sites associated with disabling pain.
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- Abdulrhman Aldukhayel
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU
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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. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9070860. [PMID: 34356238 PMCID: PMC8304128 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9070860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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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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Tami AM, Bika Lele EC, Mekoulou Ndongo J, Ayina Ayina CN, Guessogo WR, Lobe Tanga MY, Owona Manga LJ, Temfemo A, Bongue B, Mandengue SH, Barth N, Assomo Ndemba PB. Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Disorders among the Teaching Staff of the University of Douala, Cameroon: Association with Physical Activity Practice. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:6004. [PMID: 34204995 PMCID: PMC8199896 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18116004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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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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- Archipe Mohamadou Tami
- Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon; (A.M.T.); (E.C.B.L.); (J.M.N.); (C.N.A.A.); (W.R.G.); (M.-Y.L.T.); (L.J.O.M.); (A.T.); (S.H.M.)
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- Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon; (A.M.T.); (E.C.B.L.); (J.M.N.); (C.N.A.A.); (W.R.G.); (M.-Y.L.T.); (L.J.O.M.); (A.T.); (S.H.M.)
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- Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon; (A.M.T.); (E.C.B.L.); (J.M.N.); (C.N.A.A.); (W.R.G.); (M.-Y.L.T.); (L.J.O.M.); (A.T.); (S.H.M.)
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- Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon; (A.M.T.); (E.C.B.L.); (J.M.N.); (C.N.A.A.); (W.R.G.); (M.-Y.L.T.); (L.J.O.M.); (A.T.); (S.H.M.)
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- Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon; (A.M.T.); (E.C.B.L.); (J.M.N.); (C.N.A.A.); (W.R.G.); (M.-Y.L.T.); (L.J.O.M.); (A.T.); (S.H.M.)
- National Institute of Youth and Sport, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde P.O. Box 1364, Cameroon
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- Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon; (A.M.T.); (E.C.B.L.); (J.M.N.); (C.N.A.A.); (W.R.G.); (M.-Y.L.T.); (L.J.O.M.); (A.T.); (S.H.M.)
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- Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon; (A.M.T.); (E.C.B.L.); (J.M.N.); (C.N.A.A.); (W.R.G.); (M.-Y.L.T.); (L.J.O.M.); (A.T.); (S.H.M.)
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon
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- Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon; (A.M.T.); (E.C.B.L.); (J.M.N.); (C.N.A.A.); (W.R.G.); (M.-Y.L.T.); (L.J.O.M.); (A.T.); (S.H.M.)
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- Laboratoire SAINBIOSE INSERM U1059, Dysfonction Vasculaire et Hémostase, Université Jean Monnet, 42023 Saint-Etienne, France; (B.B.); (N.B.)
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- Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon; (A.M.T.); (E.C.B.L.); (J.M.N.); (C.N.A.A.); (W.R.G.); (M.-Y.L.T.); (L.J.O.M.); (A.T.); (S.H.M.)
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- Laboratoire SAINBIOSE INSERM U1059, Dysfonction Vasculaire et Hémostase, Université Jean Monnet, 42023 Saint-Etienne, France; (B.B.); (N.B.)
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- Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon; (A.M.T.); (E.C.B.L.); (J.M.N.); (C.N.A.A.); (W.R.G.); (M.-Y.L.T.); (L.J.O.M.); (A.T.); (S.H.M.)
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde P.O. Box 1364, Cameroon
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Vega-Fernández G, Lera L, Leyton B, Cortés P, Lizana PA. Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated With Quality of Life and Body Composition in Urban and Rural Public School Teachers. Front Public Health 2021; 9:607318. [PMID: 34141698 PMCID: PMC8203816 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.607318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction: Teachers have been reported to be a labor group with high rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), stress, and strong deterioration of quality of life (QoL). However, little information exists about the association between MSD, QoL, and body composition in rural and urban teachers. Objective: The aim was to study the association of MSD with QoL perception and body composition of urban and rural teachers. Participants and Methods: Participants are comprised a representative sample of urban and rural public schoolteachers from the Valparaiso Region, Chile. MSDs were evaluated with the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire for Musculoskeletal Symptoms validated for the Chilean population. QoL perception was evaluated with the 36-Item Short-Form Survey (SF-36). Body composition was measured via bioimpedance. A logistic regression model was used to evaluate the association between MSD, QoL, and body composition, adjusted for age and gender. Results: A total of 88.9% (urban 90%; rural 87%) of teachers felt pain in some body area, 71.2% of them with limitations; 39% of teachers presented body fat obesity, with the highest rate in rural women. The body area with the greatest MSD prevalence was the neck and shoulders (68.6%). Significant differences were observed between teachers with >p75 of MSD (over six pain regions) and those with ≤p75 (six or fewer painful regions; p < 0.05) on six QoL scales and on physical health components (PCSs) and mental health (MCS) in urban teachers. However, rural teachers presented no differences. The association between teachers with >p75 MSD and low QoL perception was significant (p < 0.05) in PCS and MCS. Furthermore, the regression model presents a significant association between rural areas and low PCS perception. Conclusions: Urban and rural teachers present high rates of MSD and obesity. Teachers with higher rates of MSD have their mental and physical QoL affected, making workplace intervention in MSD necessary to prevent teacher health deterioration.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gustavo Vega-Fernández
- Laboratory of 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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- Public Nutrition Unit, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Public Nutrition Unit, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Morphological Sciences, Instituto de Biología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Laboratory of Morphological Sciences, Instituto de Biología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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