ArticleScientific reports2025
Prevalence and associated factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorder symptoms amongst emergency medical service workers.
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- Ergonomic Risks, Psychosocial Associations and Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Laboratory Workers in a Malaysian Medical Research Institute.Epidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Prevalence and multidimensional factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Chinese gas station workers.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Physical workload and musculoskeletal disorders among hospital health workers in Tehran, Iran: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among older hospital cleaners in Wenzhou, China.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Emergency medical service (EMS) plays a vital role in the healthcare system by delivering rapid response and acute care in critical situations. However, limited information exists regarding the prevalence and associated factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) symptoms amongst EMS workers. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of WMSD symptoms and identify associated risk factors through a cross-sectional survey conducted in Hong Kong. A total of 404 EMS workers participated in the study. The overall prevalence of self-reported WMSD symptoms was 38.4%. Gender, exercise habits and years of work experience were significant predictors. In addition, several work-related tasks, such as standing, walking, sitting, balancing, twisting the body, gripping with fingers, lifting, pushing, hand control, wrist twisting and prolonged fixed hand movements, were positively associated with WMSD symptoms. These findings provided a strong foundation for developing targeted interventions to reduce WMSD risks and improve the health and well-being of EMS workers. The study also offered practical recommendations to help lower the prevalence of WMSDs in this essential workforce.
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