Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors affecting emergency medical services professionals in Jordan: a cross-sectional study
Objectives Emergency medical services (EMSs) personnel are at high risk for developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). However, no studies have yet investigated the prevalence and effect of these disorders on the Jordanian EMS personnel. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the p...
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| author | Ahmad Alrawashdeh Brett Williams Alaa O Oteir Khader A Almhdawi Mahmoud T Alwidyan Mohammad S Nazzal Qussai Obiedat Noor T Ismael |
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| description | Objectives Emergency medical services (EMSs) personnel are at high risk for developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). However, no studies have yet investigated the prevalence and effect of these disorders on the Jordanian EMS personnel. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of WMSDs among Jordanian EMS personnel and its associated factors.Design This study used a cross-sectional design. Participants were asked to complete a self-administrated and validated questionnaire to measure the WMSDs, including a demographic survey and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Descriptive and multivariable regression analyses were used.Setting The Jordanian Civil Defence stations in the main cities of Jordan.Participants The sample consisted of 435 EMS workers which were obtained across the country of Jordan. A total of 79.0% of the participants were male, with a mean age of 27.9 (±4.3 SD) years.Results The pain in the lower back (308, 70.8%) and neck (252, 57.9%) were the most reported in the last 12 months. Furthermore, about half of the participants reported having pain in their upper back (234, 53.8%), knee (227, 52.2%) and shoulder (226, 52.0%) pain in the last 12 months. Overall, WMSDs in at least one body part were significantly associated with age, experience, being a male, increased body mass index and lower educational level.Conclusions There is a high prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints among EMS personnel. Multiple variables may be incorporated into a national prevention campaign and professional development programme to educate EMS personnel on avoiding WMSDs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-741d8a5548f44e61a42b8f38ed305e1f2024-04-17T17:25:07ZengBMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Open2044-60552024-04-0114410.1136/bmjopen-2023-078601Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors affecting emergency medical services professionals in Jordan: a cross-sectional studyAhmad Alrawashdeh0Brett Williams1Alaa O Oteir2Khader A Almhdawi3Mahmoud T Alwidyan4Mohammad S Nazzal5Qussai Obiedat6Noor T Ismael75 Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan4 Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice, Monash University, Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Victoria, Australia2 Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JordanDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JordanDepartment of Allied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JordanDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan1 Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan1 Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JordanObjectives Emergency medical services (EMSs) personnel are at high risk for developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). However, no studies have yet investigated the prevalence and effect of these disorders on the Jordanian EMS personnel. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of WMSDs among Jordanian EMS personnel and its associated factors.Design This study used a cross-sectional design. Participants were asked to complete a self-administrated and validated questionnaire to measure the WMSDs, including a demographic survey and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Descriptive and multivariable regression analyses were used.Setting The Jordanian Civil Defence stations in the main cities of Jordan.Participants The sample consisted of 435 EMS workers which were obtained across the country of Jordan. A total of 79.0% of the participants were male, with a mean age of 27.9 (±4.3 SD) years.Results The pain in the lower back (308, 70.8%) and neck (252, 57.9%) were the most reported in the last 12 months. Furthermore, about half of the participants reported having pain in their upper back (234, 53.8%), knee (227, 52.2%) and shoulder (226, 52.0%) pain in the last 12 months. Overall, WMSDs in at least one body part were significantly associated with age, experience, being a male, increased body mass index and lower educational level.Conclusions There is a high prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints among EMS personnel. Multiple variables may be incorporated into a national prevention campaign and professional development programme to educate EMS personnel on avoiding WMSDs.https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/4/e078601.full |
| spellingShingle | Ahmad Alrawashdeh Brett Williams Alaa O Oteir Khader A Almhdawi Mahmoud T Alwidyan Mohammad S Nazzal Qussai Obiedat Noor T Ismael Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors affecting emergency medical services professionals in Jordan: a cross-sectional study BMJ Open |
| title | Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors affecting emergency medical services professionals in Jordan: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors affecting emergency medical services professionals in Jordan: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors affecting emergency medical services professionals in Jordan: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors affecting emergency medical services professionals in Jordan: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors affecting emergency medical services professionals in Jordan: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors affecting emergency medical services professionals in jordan a cross sectional study |
| url | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/4/e078601.full |
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