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Mehdi Ghasemkhani1, Elham Mahmudi, Hossain Jabbari

  • 1Occupational Health Department, School of Public Health, Medical Sciences/University of Tehran, Tehran, IR Iran. ghasemkh@sina.tums.ac.ir

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

  • Self-report measures are crucial for identifying risk factors in musculoskeletal disorder research.
  • Understanding the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in specific occupational groups is essential for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among packing workers.
  • To identify demographic factors associated with these symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 75 packing workers.
  • Utilized a modified Nordic questionnaire for symptom assessment.
  • Employed logistic regression to determine associations between symptoms and demographic factors.

Main Results:

  • The most common musculoskeletal symptoms reported were in the low back (44.0%), shoulders (33.3%), and neck (32.0%).
  • Increased years worked showed a significant association with musculoskeletal symptoms and pain in the neck, shoulders, and wrists/hands (P < .001-.050).

Conclusions:

  • Packing workers exhibit high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms, with significant links to job tenure.
  • Recommendations include implementing stretching exercises, job rotation, and engineering solutions to mitigate risks associated with repetitive movements and awkward postures.