Prevalence of upper limb disorders and associated factors among workers in a Malaysian Public University (Call number FPSK(m) 2015 36)

A cross-sectional study was conducted among workers in Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) from May to September 2014. The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of upper limb disorders among Universiti Putra Malaysia workers. Methodology: Respondents were se...

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Main Author:	Khudhir, Karwan Mahmood
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2015
Subjects:	Arm Injuries - Anatomy Complications - statistics & numerical data
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spelling	my-upm-ir.648062018-10-31T07:01:59Z Prevalence of upper limb disorders and associated factors among workers in a Malaysian Public University (Call number FPSK(m) 2015 36) 2015-07 Khudhir, Karwan Mahmood A cross-sectional study was conducted among workers in Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) from May to September 2014. The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of upper limb disorders among Universiti Putra Malaysia workers. Methodology: Respondents were selected randomly and a total of 271 workers who met the inclusion criteria participated in this study. Data were collected by face-to-face interview and posture assessment method based on Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ), Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ), and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method. Statistical analysis of data was carried out by using SPSS version 21. Result: The overall prevalence of ULDs among UPM workers was 67.2% and the highest prevalence by body parts were neck 147 (54.2%). Chi square test shows that 10 factors were significantly associated with ULDs; age (x 2=25.925, df=l, p<O.OOI), smoking (x2=19.728, df=l, p<O.OOI). BMI (x 2=169.643, df=l, p<O.OOI), physical activity (X2=124.662, df=l, p<O.OOl), duration of employment, (X2=17.567, df=l, p<O.OOI), awkward posture (x2=75.640, df=l,p<O.OOl), control at work (x2=34.775, df=1, p<O.OOl), psychological demand (X2=64.938, df=l, p<O.OOl), social support (X2=37.736, df=l, p<O.OOI), and job satisfaction (X2=95.817, df=l, p<O.OOl). Multiple logistic regression test showed the significant risk factors for ULDs were obese (OR=19,472, 95%CI: 5.396-70.273), infrequent physical activity (OR=5.756,95%CI: 1.504-22.028), medium and very high RULA risk level (OR=12.242,95%CI: 3.617-41.435). Conclusion: Among UPM workers the overall prevalence of upper limb disorders was high arid significantly associated with age, smoking, BMI, physical activity, duration of employment, awkward posture, control at work,psychological demand, social support, and job satisfaction. In order to reduce the risk ofULDs among UPM workers effective prevention strategies are required. Arm Injuries - Anatomy Complications - statistics & numerical data 2015-07 Thesis http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/64806/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/64806/1/FPSK%28m%29%202015%2036IR.pdf text en public masters Universiti Putra Malaysia Arm Injuries - Anatomy Complications - statistics & numerical data
institution	Universiti Putra Malaysia
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language	English
topic	Arm Injuries - Anatomy Complications - statistics & numerical data
spellingShingle	Arm Injuries - Anatomy Complications - statistics & numerical data Khudhir, Karwan Mahmood Prevalence of upper limb disorders and associated factors among workers in a Malaysian Public University (Call number FPSK(m) 2015 36)
description	A cross-sectional study was conducted among workers in Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) from May to September 2014. The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of upper limb disorders among Universiti Putra Malaysia workers. Methodology: Respondents were selected randomly and a total of 271 workers who met the inclusion criteria participated in this study. Data were collected by face-to-face interview and posture assessment method based on Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ), Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ), and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method. Statistical analysis of data was carried out by using SPSS version 21. Result: The overall prevalence of ULDs among UPM workers was 67.2% and the highest prevalence by body parts were neck 147 (54.2%). Chi square test shows that 10 factors were significantly associated with ULDs; age (x 2=25.925, df=l, p<O.OOI), smoking (x2=19.728, df=l, p<O.OOI). BMI (x 2=169.643, df=l, p<O.OOI), physical activity (X2=124.662, df=l, p<O.OOl), duration of employment, (X2=17.567, df=l, p<O.OOI), awkward posture (x2=75.640, df=l,p<O.OOl), control at work (x2=34.775, df=1, p<O.OOl), psychological demand (X2=64.938, df=l, p<O.OOl), social support (X2=37.736, df=l, p<O.OOI), and job satisfaction (X2=95.817, df=l, p<O.OOl). Multiple logistic regression test showed the significant risk factors for ULDs were obese (OR=19,472, 95%CI: 5.396-70.273), infrequent physical activity (OR=5.756,95%CI: 1.504-22.028), medium and very high RULA risk level (OR=12.242,95%CI: 3.617-41.435). Conclusion: Among UPM workers the overall prevalence of upper limb disorders was high arid significantly associated with age, smoking, BMI, physical activity, duration of employment, awkward posture, control at work,psychological demand, social support, and job satisfaction. In order to reduce the risk ofULDs among UPM workers effective prevention strategies are required.
format	Thesis
qualification_level	Master's degree
author	Khudhir, Karwan Mahmood
author_facet	Khudhir, Karwan Mahmood
author_sort	Khudhir, Karwan Mahmood
title	Prevalence of upper limb disorders and associated factors among workers in a Malaysian Public University (Call number FPSK(m) 2015 36)
title_short	Prevalence of upper limb disorders and associated factors among workers in a Malaysian Public University (Call number FPSK(m) 2015 36)
title_full	Prevalence of upper limb disorders and associated factors among workers in a Malaysian Public University (Call number FPSK(m) 2015 36)
title_fullStr	Prevalence of upper limb disorders and associated factors among workers in a Malaysian Public University (Call number FPSK(m) 2015 36)
title_full_unstemmed	Prevalence of upper limb disorders and associated factors among workers in a Malaysian Public University (Call number FPSK(m) 2015 36)
title_sort	prevalence of upper limb disorders and associated factors among workers in a malaysian public university (call number fpsk(m) 2015 36)
granting_institution	Universiti Putra Malaysia
publishDate	2015
url	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/64806/1/FPSK%28m%29%202015%2036IR.pdf
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Prevalence of upper limb disorders and associated factors among workers in a Malaysian Public University (Call number FPSK(m) 2015 36)

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