Neck–Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Workers in the Telecommunications Company at Mansoura City

• Autorzy: El-Bestar S. F. , El-Mitwalli A. A. M. , Khashaba E. O.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Objectives. This study was to determine the prevalence and work-related risk factors of neck–upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among video display terminal (VDT) users. Methods. A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted; there were 60 VDT users and 35 controls. The participants filled in a structured questionnaire, had electrophysiological tests and an X-ray of the neck. Results. The prevalence of MSDs was higher (28.3%) among VDTs users compared to controls (14.3%) with no statistically significant difference. The prevalence of cervical disorders with or without radiculopathy (18.3%) was the most common disorder followed by carpal tunnel syndrome (6.6%). The mean (SD) age of MSD cases (51 ± 7.2 years) was statistically significantly higher than of the controls (42.8 ± 9). Physical exposure to prolonged static posture (OR: 6.9; 95% CI: 0.83–57.9), awkward posture (OR: 5.5; 95% CI: 0.6–46.4) and repetitive movements (OR: 5.5; 95% CI: 0.65–46.4) increased risk of MSDs with a statistically significant difference for static posture only (p < .05). VDT users experienced more job dissatisfaction, work-overload and limited social support from supervisors and colleagues. Conclusion. VDT use did not increase the risk of neck–upper extremity MSDs. The risk increased with older age and static posture.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMDs); carpal tunnel syndrome; video display terminal; telecommunication workers

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2011
• Tom: Vol. 17, No. 2
• Strony: 195--205
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 27 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

El-Bestar S. F.

• Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt

autor

El-Mitwalli A. A. M.

• Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt

autor

Khashaba E. O.

• Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt

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