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- Healthcare workers in the UAE are at a higher risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) due to their profession, highlighting the importance of ergonomic awareness and practices for safety and well-being in the workplace.
- A study of 307 healthcare workers revealed that while 89.3% had good ergonomic awareness, only 63.5% demonstrated effective ergonomic practices, and an alarming 89.6% reported experiencing musculoskeletal disorders, primarily in the lower back, neck, and shoulders.
- The findings indicated significant relationships between education level and ergonomic awareness, age and years of experience with ergonomic practices, and a connection between musculoskeletal disorders and one's awareness of ergonomic practices.
Article Abstract
Background: Health professionals are at a higher risk of developing WMSD due to the nature of their work. Ergonomic awareness and practice promote workers' general well-being and safety in the workplace.
Aim: Assess the ergonomic awareness and practice among healthcare workers in the UAE, its relationship with demographic variables and determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in this population.
Method: This was a cross-sectional study among 307 healthcare workers from hospitals in Dubai, Ajman, and Sharjah in the UAE. A self-administered online questionnaire was used for data collection. Chi-square tests were used to assess associations between variables.
Results: In the present study, the majority were female (77.4%). Concerning the nationalities, non-EMR (71.4%) and EMR (28.6%). The majority fell within the age group of 30-39 (39%). Regarding work experience, 58% had over ten years of experience. Results showed that 89.3% had good ergonomic awareness, while 63.5% demonstrated good ergonomic practices. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) were reported by 89.6% of participants, with the most common areas of pain being the lower back, neck, and shoulders. Education level was significantly associated with ergonomic awareness (p < 0.05). Age (P < 0.05) and years of experience (P < 0.01) were significantly associated with ergonomic practice. A significant association was observed between MSD and ergonomic awareness (P < 0.01), with good awareness associated with reported pain.
Conclusion: A significant occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), particularly in the neck, low back, and shoulders. The association was observed with education and ergonomic awareness, age and years of experience with practice and MSD and awareness.
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Article Synopsis
- Healthcare workers in the UAE are at a higher risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) due to their profession, highlighting the importance of ergonomic awareness and practices for safety and well-being in the workplace.
- A study of 307 healthcare workers revealed that while 89.3% had good ergonomic awareness, only 63.5% demonstrated effective ergonomic practices, and an alarming 89.6% reported experiencing musculoskeletal disorders, primarily in the lower back, neck, and shoulders.
- The findings indicated significant relationships between education level and ergonomic awareness, age and years of experience with ergonomic practices, and a connection between musculoskeletal disorders and one's awareness of ergonomic practices.
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Purpose: Bank employees are among the workers who are at a high risk of suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to inactivity and prolonged sitting as well as static and poor postures. This study was conducted with the aim of systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of MSDs among bank employees.
Materials And Methods: This review followed the PRISMA guidelines and its protocol is registered in PROSPERO with the code CRD42024509728.
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