Assessing the relationship between psychosocial factors and musculoskeletal disorders among Malaysian traffic police in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia

Ibrahim, Nuralia Danisha (2024) Assessing the relationship between psychosocial factors and musculoskeletal disorders among Malaysian traffic police in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain a significant threat to the efficiency and health of Malaysian traffic police arising from their various job responsibilities such as traffic control, duties, riding, and patrolling. Although some countries have linked psychosocial factors to MSDs among traffic police, there is a lack of research examining the psychosocial and ergonomic aspects specifically within the context of Malaysian traffic police officers. Objectives: The primary objective of this study is to assess the association between psychosocial factors and MSDs among Malaysian Traffic Police in East Coast region. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was carried out, involving 85 traffic police in East Coast region. Data collection was conducted through a Self-Administered Questionnaire comprising six sections: individual information, occupational information, lifestyle information, Musculoskeletal Nordic, and stress information. RULA and REBA were used to identify potential awkward posture. Results and Discussion: The prevalence of MSDs among traffic police was 63.5%. Neck pain and Upper back (47.1%) was found to be most prevalent. The stress prevalence was 88.3%. A total of 36.5% reported experiencing high stress due to operational stressors, while 34.1% reported high stress associated with organizational stressors. Awkward postures were determined in the work tasks. The Pearson Chi-Square test showed that the marital status (p= 0.009), duration of sleep per 24-hour (p= 0.029) and police officers service years (p= 0.047) were significant contributors to the MSDs prevalence. There was no statistically significant between psychosocial factors (stress) (p > 0.05) and MSDs. Conclusion: The results highlighted that traffic police experienced high level of stress. Therefore, initiatives should be undertaken to enhance the safety and well-being of traffic police that benefits both the officers and the efficacy of law enforcement as a whole. Keywords: Psychosocial factors, Musculoskeletal disorders, Traffic police, East Coast

Item Type:	Project Paper
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	29 Apr 2025 04:18
Last Modified:	16 Oct 2025 02:22
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2377

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