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The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and the risk factor among the residents: a cross-sectional study
Raghad Tarcha1, Omar Alsamarrai2, Yara Hodifa1
1Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Background:
A considerable number of resident doctors experience musculoskeletal pain during their residency years. In this study, we seek to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain, as well as its associated risk factors, among a sample of resident doctors.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Internal Medicine Department of the Faculty of Medicine, with a total of 200 residents participating in filling in the paper-based questionnaire. A standardized Nordic questionnaire, a modified version, was utilized in our study.
Results:
The questionnaire was completed by 200 residents. They were between the ages of 24 and 29 years old, and 73% were females. 54% of all of them had at least one musculoskeletal pain site in the previous week, while 86% had at least one musculoskeletal pain site in the last year. In multivariate analysis, factors associated with musculoskeletal pain in the previous week and last year were a familial history of musculoskeletal pain (P= 0.0029) (P= 0.0002), respectively, and a history of trauma (P≤ 0.001).
Conclusion:
Musculoskeletal pain had a high prevalence among these residents, especially females, those with a history of trauma, and those with a family history of musculoskeletal disorders. This major health problem should be known to medical institutions, and awareness programs are required, in addition to future multicenter and larger studies.
Insights
Musculoskeletal pain is common among resident doctors, affecting over half in the past week and most in the past year. Familial history and trauma are key associated risk factors for this prevalent issue.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Epidemiology
- Occupational health
Background:
- Musculoskeletal pain is a significant health concern for resident doctors during training.
- High prevalence rates necessitate understanding associated risk factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among resident doctors.
- To identify risk factors associated with musculoskeletal pain in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 200 resident doctors from the Internal Medicine Department.
- Utilized a modified standardized Nordic questionnaire to collect data.
- Data collected via paper-based questionnaires.
Main Results:
- 54% of residents reported musculoskeletal pain in the past week; 86% in the past year.
- Female residents, those with a history of trauma, and those with a family history of musculoskeletal pain showed higher prevalence.
- Multivariate analysis identified familial history of musculoskeletal pain and history of trauma as significant risk factors.
Conclusions:
- Musculoskeletal pain is highly prevalent in resident doctors, particularly in females and those with trauma or family history.
- Medical institutions must recognize this issue and implement awareness programs.
- Further multicenter and larger-scale studies are recommended to explore this health problem comprehensively.
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