Musculoskeletal Disorders: Prevalence and Associated Factors among District Hospital Nurses in Haiphong, Vietnam
Joint Authors
Luan, Hoang Duc
Hai, Nguyen Thanh
Xanh, Pham Thu
Giang, Hoang Thi
Van Thuc, Pham
Hong, Nguyen Mai
Khue, Pham Minh
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-08-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major occupational health problematic among healthcare workers, and the prevalence is especially high among nurses.
In high income countries, the prevention of MSDs is an occupational health priority.
But in Vietnam, there is no data available among health professionals.
Objectives.
To determine the prevalence and associated factors of musculoskeletal disorders among district hospital nurses in Haiphong city.
Material and Methods.
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1179 nurses working in 15 district hospitals using the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire.
Results.
A very high prevalence of MSDs in the past 12 months (74.7%) and during the last 7 days (41.1%), with the two most common sites being the low back (44.4%) and neck (44.1%), was found; 37.8% complained that MSDs symptoms limit their work.
When analyzing factors related to MSDs, the results showed that women were 2.1 times more likely to develop MSDs than men; people with a previous history of MSDs were more likely to develop MSDs symptoms in the past 12 months than those with no history (OR = 7.1); nurses with symptoms of psychological distress and frequent absenteeism in the workplace had a higher prevalence of MSDs compared to the rest (p<0.001).
Conclusions.
Due to the high prevalence of MSDs among nurses in district hospitals in Haiphong, preventive actions are needed to improve the working conditions and to raise the awareness of nurses about MSDs prevention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Luan, Hoang Duc& Hai, Nguyen Thanh& Xanh, Pham Thu& Giang, Hoang Thi& Van Thuc, Pham& Hong, Nguyen Mai…[et al.]. 2018. Musculoskeletal Disorders: Prevalence and Associated Factors among District Hospital Nurses in Haiphong, Vietnam. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125681
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Luan, Hoang Duc…[et al.]. Musculoskeletal Disorders: Prevalence and Associated Factors among District Hospital Nurses in Haiphong, Vietnam. BioMed Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125681
American Medical Association (AMA)
Luan, Hoang Duc& Hai, Nguyen Thanh& Xanh, Pham Thu& Giang, Hoang Thi& Van Thuc, Pham& Hong, Nguyen Mai…[et al.]. Musculoskeletal Disorders: Prevalence and Associated Factors among District Hospital Nurses in Haiphong, Vietnam. BioMed Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125681
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1125681