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Risk factors for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders among office workers in Qom province, Iran
Joint Authors
Abbasi, Mahya
Alavi, Sayyidah Shohreh
Mehrdad, Ramin
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 10 (31 Oct. 2016), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-10-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background : The identification of the risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is the first step in designing effective preventive interventions.
Objectives : To investigate the association between individual, organizational, physical, and psychological factors and upper extremity MSDs (i.e., shoulder, elbow and hand/wrist).
Materials and Methods : In this cross-sectional study, the study population was comprised of office workers from Qom Province, Iran.
Of the 1630 Iranian office workerswhowere selected via a random multistage cluster sampling method, 1488 completed a comprehensive data collection form designed to investigate the individual, organizational, physical, and psychological factors related to MSDs (response rate: 91.3 %).
Results : The predictors of shoulder MSDs in the past 12 months were uncomfortable sitting posture (_ = 0.42, P = 0.04), limited rest breaks (_=0.73, P = 0.012), and no access to adjustable desks (_ = 0.43, P = 0.018).
Working on a computer for more than five hours (_ = 0.61, P = 0.004) and an uncomfortable sitting posture (_ = 0.79, P = 0.001) predicted hand/wrist symptoms.
Conclusions : Various risk factors in the workplace may contribute to MSDs in different upper extremities.
Preventive interventions should hence include ergonomic and office equipment modifications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alavi, Sayyidah Shohreh& Abbasi, Mahya& Mehrdad, Ramin. 2016. Risk factors for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders among office workers in Qom province, Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 18, no. 10, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-724409
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alavi, Sayyidah Shohreh…[et al.]. Risk factors for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders among office workers in Qom province, Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 18, no. 10 (Oct. 2016), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-724409
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alavi, Sayyidah Shohreh& Abbasi, Mahya& Mehrdad, Ramin. Risk factors for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders among office workers in Qom province, Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 18, no. 10, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-724409
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 7-8
Record ID
BIM-724409