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Volume 11, Issue 3 (Iranian Journal of Ergonomics 2023)
Iran J Ergon 2023, 11(3): 220-228 |
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Research code: IR.SAVEHUMS.REC.1402.031
Ethics code: IR.SAVEHUMS.REC.1402.031
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Hani E, Rafiee M, Eskandari T. Investigating the Relationship of Work-related Stress and Work Fatigue with the Prevalence of Skeletal-muscular Disorders in Pre-hospital Emergency Staff in Saveh in 2023. Iran J Ergon 2023; 11 (3) :220-228
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1- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pre-hospital Emergency, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
2- Department of Ergonomic, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran , Maryam.Rafiee13688@gmail.com
3- Department of Occupational Health and Safety at Work, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
2- Department of Ergonomic, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran , Maryam.Rafiee13688@gmail.com
3- Department of Occupational Health and Safety at Work, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
Abstract: (1168 Views)
Objectives: Pre-hospital emergency workers who are responsible for providing essential pre-hospital medical services are exposed to physical and mental disorders. Since musculoskeletal disorders can be affected by work-related stress and fatigue, the present study aimed to assess the relationship of work-related stress and fatigue with the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in pre-hospital emergency workers in Saveh.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023. A total of 88 personnel of urban and road pre-hospital emergency centers in Saveh were included in the study by the census method. Data collection tools were the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20, and Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 22) using independent t-tests, analysis of variance, Poisson regression, and Pearson correlation coefficients.
Results: The most common areas involved in musculoskeletal disorders were back (34.1%; n=30), neck (19.3%; n=17), and upper back (19.3%; n=17). Moreover, mean scores of work-related stress and work fatigue were 113.52±4.09 and 62.95±5.06, respectively. Musculoskeletal disorders showed a significant relationship with marital status, workplace, age, work experience, and number of working hours (P≤0.05). Nonetheless, there was no significant relationship between work-related stress and work fatigue (P=0.28), musculoskeletal disorders and work-related stress (P=0.93), as well as musculoskeletal disorders and work fatigue (P=0.44).
Conclusion: The prevalence of skeletal-muscular disorders was relatively high, and considering that these disorders are more frequently observed in married people and those who work on the road, training should be provided to these workers according to their place of work. The risk of developing skeletal-muscular disorders increases with age and work experience. Therefore, it is necessary to take precautions in this regard. Furthermore, since skeletal-muscular disorders increase with an increase in working hours, it is necessary to adjust working hours and avoid long shifts.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023. A total of 88 personnel of urban and road pre-hospital emergency centers in Saveh were included in the study by the census method. Data collection tools were the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20, and Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 22) using independent t-tests, analysis of variance, Poisson regression, and Pearson correlation coefficients.
Results: The most common areas involved in musculoskeletal disorders were back (34.1%; n=30), neck (19.3%; n=17), and upper back (19.3%; n=17). Moreover, mean scores of work-related stress and work fatigue were 113.52±4.09 and 62.95±5.06, respectively. Musculoskeletal disorders showed a significant relationship with marital status, workplace, age, work experience, and number of working hours (P≤0.05). Nonetheless, there was no significant relationship between work-related stress and work fatigue (P=0.28), musculoskeletal disorders and work-related stress (P=0.93), as well as musculoskeletal disorders and work fatigue (P=0.44).
Conclusion: The prevalence of skeletal-muscular disorders was relatively high, and considering that these disorders are more frequently observed in married people and those who work on the road, training should be provided to these workers according to their place of work. The risk of developing skeletal-muscular disorders increases with age and work experience. Therefore, it is necessary to take precautions in this regard. Furthermore, since skeletal-muscular disorders increase with an increase in working hours, it is necessary to adjust working hours and avoid long shifts.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Cognitive Ergonomics
Received: 2023/12/2 | Accepted: 2023/12/21 | ePublished: 2023/12/21
Received: 2023/12/2 | Accepted: 2023/12/21 | ePublished: 2023/12/21
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