Association of Musculoskeletal Complaints With Psychosocial Factors Among Nurses in Semnan Hospitals
| Author | Daryoush Pahlevan | en |
| Author | Maryam Azizzadeh | en |
| Author | Atena Esmaili | en |
| Author | Raheb Ghorbani | en |
| Author | Majid Mirmohammadkhani | en |
| Issued Date | 2014-07-01 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common problems among nurses and are associated with many underlying occupational factors. Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate MSDs in nurses regarding psychosocial stress status at work. Patients and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all nurses who worked at Semnan City hospitals in 2011 were enrolled. Musculoskeletal symptoms and stress levels were evaluated via Nordic questionnaire. Results: A total of 286 nurses (89%) out of 320 registered nurses accepted to participate in this study. Female nurses constitute 73.5% of participants. Among the participants, 268 nurses (93.7%) expressed MSDs with involvement of at least one site. The most common MSDs were reported consecutively in low back (66.1%), neck (65.4%), and knee (59.4%). The mean of psychosocial score was 2.82 (95% CI, 2.75-2.89) that indicated a moderate level of stress in participants. A significant association between psychosocial stress and MSDs with involvement of at least one site including shoulders, upper back, elbows, and pelvis/legs was seen (adjusted OR, 2.73; 95% CI, 1.06-7.01; P = 0.04). Conclusions: A high prevalence of self-reported MSDs was observed in association with psychosocial stress. To address MSDs, it is highly recommended to make some additional interventions to reduce psychosocial stress at work. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.17795/mejrh-20841 | en |
| Keyword | Iran | en |
| Keyword | Nurses | en |
| Keyword | Hospital | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Association of Musculoskeletal Complaints With Psychosocial Factors Among Nurses in Semnan Hospitals | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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