ArticleMateria socio-medica2023
Association Between Risk Factors and Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Laboratory Professionals-an European Perspective.
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Abstract
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a large group of diseases that severely affect work productivity and quality of life. Objective: To examine the differences in the prevalence of MSDs among laboratory professionals (LP) and to assess their association with individual, psychosocial, and occupational risk factors. Methods: In a multicenter, cross-sectional study, a questionnaire was distributed online through professional association networks. Participants were divided into two groups based on their territorial affiliation-European Union (EU) and non-EU member states. Descriptive and inferential statistics were included in the analysis, and statistical significance was set at ≤0.05. Results: A total of 640 LPs from 20 European countries participated in the study, predominantly females (78.4%) with university degree (59.4%) and mean age of 41.2 ± 10.1 years. Statistically significant differences between groups were confirmed for several variables studied: neck flexion > 15 Conclusion: Our results show a higher prevalence of MSDs in LPs and recommend the development of targeted prevention programs and additional measures to modify the work environment and organizational activities.
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