Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology
J Occup Health Epidemiol
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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Physicians at Mortaz Hospital in Yazd, Iran (2020)
Occupational Health
Original Article
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><a name="OLE_LINK26"></a><a name="OLE_LINK25"><strong>Background:</strong></a> Due to their difficult working conditions, physicians are prone to injuries and musculoskeletal disorders affecting different parts of the body. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among physicians at Mortaz hospital in Yazd, Iran (2020)<br>
<strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> The present study is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted on 50 physicians at Mortaz Hospital in Yazd. The Nordic questionnaire and the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) method were employed to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and analyze body postures at work. Chi-square and t-test were used to determine statistically significant relationships.<br>
<strong>Results:</strong> Seventy percent of the subjects were male. The mean age of the samples was 47.3 ± 8.4 years. The point prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in the lower back, neck, and knees were 52%, 30%, and 24% respectively; and the periodic prevalence of these disorders were 56%, 38%, and 34% in the back, neck, and shoulders respectively. According to the QEC results, 76% of the subjects needed further investigation and intervention in the future, and 20% were at an unacceptable risk level needing to be addressed immediately.<br>
<strong>Conclusion:</strong> Physicians are exposed to many risk factors due to the working conditions that make them prone to various musculoskeletal disorders. Hence, to reduce the risk and prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, interventional measures should be taken.</span></span></p>
Prevalence,Musculoskeletal disorders,Physicians,Injury.
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Hamid
Hoboubati**
hh1358@gmail.com
2240031947532846007295
2240031947532846007295
No
Assistant Prof., Dept. of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Zakieh
Saadatfar
hamidebidel1995@yahoo.com
2240031947532846007296
2240031947532846007296
No
Graduated in Medicine, School of Medicine, Yazd University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Yazd University of Medical Sciences
Masoud
Khoshbin***
m.khoshbin1365@gmail.com
2240031947532846007297
2240031947532846007297
No
Associate Prof., School of Medicine, Yazd University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Yazd University of Medical Sciences
Gholamhossein
Halvani
halvani39@gmail.com
2240031947532846007298
2240031947532846007298
No
Assistant Prof., Dept. of Occupational Health, School of Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Mohammadhossein
Ahmadieh
halvani@ssu.ac.ir
2240031947532846007299
2240031947532846007299
No
Assistant Prof., Dept. of Epidemiology, School of Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Rohollah
Fallah Madvari
fallah134@gmail.com
2240031947532846007300
2240031947532846007300
No
Assistant Prof., Dept. of Occupational Health, School of Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Hamideh
Bidel
hamidebidel@gmail.com
2240031947532846007301
2240031947532846007301
Yes
MSc in Occupational Health and Safety, Dept. of Occupational Health and Safety, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences