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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Risk Factors among Chinese Medical Staff of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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  • Jingjing Wang

    (Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
    These two authors contributed equally to the article.)

  • Ya Cui

    (Shenzhen Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, Shenzhen 518020, China
    These two authors contributed equally to the article.)

  • Lihua He

    (Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China)

  • Xiangrong Xu

    (Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China)

  • Zhiwei Yuan

    (Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China)

  • Xianning Jin

    (Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China)

  • Zhimin Li

    (Shenzhen Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, Shenzhen 518020, China)

Abstract

Medical staff in the department of obstetrics and gynecology are a group of professionals reportedly at high risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD), however, little is known about the current status of this problem in China. The aim of this study was to investigate prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among this population in China. A self-developed questionnaire was distributed to 1017 obstetrics and gynecology practitioners to collect information on musculoskeletal symptoms and relevant factors. Prevalence and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in different parts of the body were calculated and the relationship between personal and ergonomic factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders was analyzed using Chi-square test and unconditional logistic regression models. The results indicated a high prevalence of 85.5% among the subjects, with the shoulder ( n = 575, 62.0%), neck ( n = 560, 60.3%) and lower back ( n = 504, 54.3%) being the three most affected regions. Individual, postural, work-environmental as well as psychosocial factors were recognized to be associated with WMSDs in different body parts. Therefore, attention must be given to the problem of musculoskeletal disorders among Chinese obstetrics and gynecology staff. It is recommended to develop good life habits, improve work environment, adjust work organization as well as train on proper postures in their daily operation.

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  • Jingjing Wang & Ya Cui & Lihua He & Xiangrong Xu & Zhiwei Yuan & Xianning Jin & Zhimin Li, 2017. "Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Risk Factors among Chinese Medical Staff of Obstetrics and Gynecology," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 14(6), pages 1-13, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:14:y:2017:i:6:p:562-:d:99754
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    1. Emilia I. De la Fuente-Solana & Nora Suleiman-Martos & Laura Pradas-Hernández & Jose L. Gomez-Urquiza & Guillermo A. Cañadas-De la Fuente & Luis Albendín-García, 2019. "Prevalence, Related Factors, and Levels of Burnout Syndrome Among Nurses Working in Gynecology and Obstetrics Services: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(14), pages 1-16, July.

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