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  11. Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among United Arab Emirates Schoolteachers: An Examination Of Physical Activity

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among United Arab Emirates schoolteachers: an examination of physical activity

Hind Mahmoud Abu Zohair1, Srilatha Girish1,2, Animesh Hazari3

  • 1College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
|February 12, 2024

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

High prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) affects UAE schoolteachers, linked to age, workload, and low physical activity. Promoting physical activity and ergonomic awareness is crucial for teacher well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a significant occupational health concern globally.
  • Schoolteachers face unique occupational demands that may contribute to WMSDs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of WMSDs among schoolteachers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • To investigate the association between physical activity levels and WMSDs in this population.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted with 206 schoolteachers in the UAE.
  • Data on demographics, WMSDs (using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire), and physical activity (using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire) were collected.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Physical activityPrevalenceSchoolteachersUnited Arab Emirates

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  • A high prevalence of WMSDs (71.4%) was found, with neck pain being the most common complaint.
  • Age, workload, and low physical activity were identified as major risk factors.
  • A statistically significant, though weak, positive correlation was observed between WMSDs and physical activity levels (p=0.04).

Conclusions:

  • Interventions should focus on promoting physical activity, reducing workload, and improving ergonomic awareness among teachers.
  • Addressing age and gender-specific needs is important for managing WMSDs.
  • Individualized treatment approaches are necessary due to varying prevalence rates across different body areas.
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