Seyedeh Negar Assadi
Abstract
Background and objective: The occupational musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent in different jobs. These have effects on results of works. The main objective of this study was the determination of the occupational risk factors for upper limbs musculoskeletal disorders in educational employees. Materials ...
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Background and objective: The occupational musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent in different jobs. These have effects on results of works. The main objective of this study was the determination of the occupational risk factors for upper limbs musculoskeletal disorders in educational employees. Materials and Method: In this historical cohort study, 350 employees were chosen from educational institutes. During this study, all employees were considered from the aspect of musculoskeletal health and its dependent problems. . In present study, Nordic questionnaire along with RULA and a check list forthe risk factors were took advantage of. Finally, SPSS 16 software was used to analysis of the obtained data through T-Test, Chi-2 and relative risk (P<0.05). Results: The obtained results showed that the frequencies of musculoskeletal disorders were less than other studies. In investigation and comparison of occupational risk factors in employees, it was revealed that, amongst the employees with musculoskeletal disorders, work with computer, work above the shoulderlevel, flexion and extension and twisting on upper limbs were significantly more than the others (P<0.05). Also, Family history, previous history of the same disorders, smoking and psychological stress were related with musculoskeletal disorders (P<0.05). Conclusion: There is an appropriate situation in the educational institutes from the aspect of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders existence. There are non occupational and occupational risk factors in the educational centers. In order to prevention of chronic disorders, annual examinations are recommended.