ArticleBMJ open2024
Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors affecting emergency medical services professionals in Jordan: a cross-sectional study.
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- Musculoskeletal complaints and psychosocial stress factors in emergency medical services: a differentiated gender comparison.Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England) · 2026Article
- Injury profiles and attitudes toward safety handling skills among emergency medical technicians: an integrated behavioral model analysis.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Prevalence and associated factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorder symptoms amongst emergency medical service workers.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesEmergency 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.
designThis 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.
settingThe Jordanian Civil Defence stations in the main cities of Jordan.
participantsThe 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.
resultsThe 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.
conclusionsThere 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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