Abstract

Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major occupational health problematic among healthcare workers, and the prevalence is especially high among nurses. In high income countries, the prevention of MSDs is an occupational health priority. But in Vietnam, there is no data available among health professionals. Objectives To determine the prevalence and associated factors of musculoskeletal disorders among district hospital nurses in Haiphong city. Material and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1179 nurses working in 15 district hospitals using the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire. Results A very high prevalence of MSDs in the past 12 months (74.7%) and during the last 7 days (41.1%), with the two most common sites being the low back (44.4%) and neck (44.1%), was found; 37.8% complained that MSDs symptoms limit their work. When analyzing factors related to MSDs, the results showed that women were 2.1 times more likely to develop MSDs than men; people with a previous history of MSDs were more likely to develop MSDs symptoms in the past 12 months than those with no history (OR = 7.1); nurses with symptoms of psychological distress and frequent absenteeism in the workplace had a higher prevalence of MSDs compared to the rest (p<0.001). Conclusions Due to the high prevalence of MSDs among nurses in district hospitals in Haiphong, preventive actions are needed to improve the working conditions and to raise the awareness of nurses about MSDs prevention.

Highlights

  • Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a widespread and increasing occupational health problems in the workplace worldwide

  • A cross-sectional study was designed to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their related factors among nurses working in district hospitals of Haiphong, Vietnam, from January to June 2017

  • The study involved a total of 1179 nurses working in 15 district hospitals in Hai Phong city, with a participation rate of 92.2%

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Introduction

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a widespread and increasing occupational health problems in the workplace worldwide. MSDs have a huge impact on work-related absence and a high proportion of days lost is due to MSDs [1] It affects the health of workers and creates a burden on the health system, on the businesses economic, and on the social costs to deal with their consequences [1, 3]. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major occupational health problematic among healthcare workers, and the prevalence is especially high among nurses. When analyzing factors related to MSDs, the results showed that women were 2.1 times more likely to develop MSDs than men; people with a previous history of MSDs were more likely to develop MSDs symptoms in the past 12 months than those with no history (OR = 7.1); nurses with symptoms of psychological distress and frequent absenteeism in the workplace had a higher prevalence of MSDs compared to the rest (p

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