Balya, Siti Mastura (2012) Psychosocial risk factors and musculoskeletal symptoms among nurses in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah,Kedah. [Project Paper] (Submitted)
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Summary: Background: During the past years, there is increasing evidence that psychosocial risk factors related to the job and work environment play a role in development of work- related musculoskeletal disorders. The European Community Risk Observatory forecasted that the combined exposure to musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors are amongst the top ten emerging risks to occupational health and safety. Objectives: To determine the association between psychosocial risk factors and musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) among nurses Methods and materials: A cross sectional study was conducted in a hospital in Kedah, Malaysia. A total of 143 nurses ,from medical ward and surgical ward were recruited. Data on socio-demographic factors, psychosocial risk factors and musculoskeletal symptoms were obtained using standardized, validated questionnaire (Job Content Questionnaire and Nordic questionnaire) which were self- administered. Results: The mean age of respondents were 30.9 (6.7), 62.9% respondents were from medical-based and 37.1 % were from surgical ward. Prevalence of MSS among respondents was 76%. The highest prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms were upper back (70.6%) followed by lower back (58% and shoulder (55.9%). Monthly income and social support were significantly associated with shoulder pain (X2= 10.886, p< 0.05). Type of wards was significantly associated with low back pain (X2= 17.223, p< 0.05), social support (X2= 10.200, p< 0.05), decision latitude (X2= 4.549, p< 0.05) and psychological job demand (X2= 5.481, p< 0.05) were significantly associated with shoulder pain. Social support was also significantly associated with neck pain (X~ 8.669, p< 0.05) and job insecurity was significantly associated with upper back pain (X2= 8.943, p< 0.05) and lower back pain (X2= 8.951, p< 0.05) Conclusion: Psychosocial risk factors significantly affect musculoskeletal symptoms. Specific prevention strategies focused on psychosocial risk factors is recommended to minimize the risk of any musculoskeletal complaint.
| Item Type: | Project Paper |
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| Faculty: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Science |
| Depositing User: | Ms Norafizah Radzuan |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Nov 2022 06:25 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2023 00:11 |
| URI: | http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/191 |
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