Tarbiat Modares University International Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention 2476-5279 5 3 2020 11 01 Common Musculoskeletal Disorders in Patients with Covid-19 357 359 20148 10.52547/ijmpp.5.3.357 EN Ali Ghanjal Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Monireh Motaqi Physiotherapy Research Center, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Journal Article 1970 01 01 SARS-CoV-2 is a coronavirus belonging to the betacoronavirus category that targets the respiratory system and Causes symptoms similar to pneumonia. The patients with-covid 19 do not only suffer from respiratory problems and their clinical symptoms range from no symptoms to severe pneumonia. In fact, they may have a variety of symptoms including fever, shortness of breath, dry cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, myalgia, arthralgia, fatigue (muscular and mental), joint swelling (as reactive arthritis), headache, diarrhea and rarely arthritis. The major musculoskeletal symptoms which might be appeared include arthralgia, myalgia, chronic fatigue, and joint swelling (as reactive arthritis)

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Tarbiat Modares University International Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention 2476-5279 5 3 2020 11 01 Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Assessment in Serviceman Workers of a Petrochemical Company 360 366 20149 10.52547/ijmpp.5.3.360 EN Omran Ahmadi Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. Pouya Sheikh Damenab Department of Occupational Health Engineering and Safety Work, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. Asghar Abbaspour Department of Ergonomy, Health Fculty, Shahid Beheshty University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Yahya Rasoulzadeh Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Health Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Journal Article 1970 01 01 Aim: Ergonomic risk factors are one of the main factors in the occurrence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs). The serviceman workers are exposed to various health and safety risk factors during their activities. This study aimed to assess the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in serviceman workers of a Petrochemical company. Method and Instruments: In this descriptive cross sectional study, first, the posture of 106 serviceman workers were assessed using REBA method. Then, the prevalence of WMSDs symptom was investigated using Nordic Questionnaire (NQ). The collected data were analyzed by SPSS software using statistical Chi-square test. Findings: Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) score for serviceman workers involved in insulation, electrical and Instrumentation related work was 11, 12 and 13 (high risk) respectively. The highest prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was reported in the lower back and knees. Significant relationship (p <0. 05) was observed between work experience and disorders symptom in knee. Conclusion: This study showed high prevalence of WMSDs symptom in study population, especially in their waist and knee. Moreover, it was indicated that the working conditions of serviceman workers needs to be improved. Training the workers to identify the risk factors and use proper ergonomic principles and procedures is recommended.

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Tarbiat Modares University International Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention 2476-5279 5 3 2020 11 01 Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among a sample of Iranian Computer Users 367 372 20150 10.52547/ijmpp.5.3.367 EN Zahra Mohammadi Department of Occupational Health and Safety. Student Research Committee. School of Public Health and Safety. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical science, Tehran. Iran. Rozina Rahnama Research Center of Jahad Daneshgahi of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical University, Tehran, Iran. Roya Nikbakht Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran. Parisa Hosseini-Koukamari School of Public Health and Safety.Shahid Beheshti University of Medical science, Tehran. Iran. Journal Article 1970 01 01 Aims: Recently, there has been an increasing attention in workplace health-related issues. The issue of MusculoSkeletal Disorders (MSDs) has obtained considerable critical attention. In this regard,work station has a pivotal role in prevention of MSDs. This study was conducted to assess Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) among a sample of Iranian computer users. Method and Instruments: A cross-sectional study was conducted on office computer users of a university in Tehran. The sample size of 435 people were randomly selected from the university employees. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect data. The data were analyzed using Spss. Findings: The results revealed that the pain was frequently felt in the region of neck (64.4%), shoulder (60.9%) and wrist complaints (52.4%). The current study showed a high prevalence of MSDs among computer users. In addition, according to workstation questions, it was reported that there were no support device in for supporting lower back and arm in the workstation equipments. Conclusion: Workstation is one of the essential factors for the prevention of occupational damages in MSDs. This study recommends that there is a need to investigate office equipments as a crucial element not only for promoting performance abalities, health, safety, and efficiency improving but also in reducing complaints and pain caused by MSDs.

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Tarbiat Modares University International Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention 2476-5279 5 3 2020 11 01 The Relationships between Depression, Self-Efficacy, Physical Disability and Chronic Pain 373 379 20151 10.52547/ijmpp.5.3.373 EN Maryam Tehranizadeh Psychology Faculty, Payame-noor University, Karaj, Iran. Fatteme Raiisi Cognitive Science. Shaid Chamran Bulv, Cognitive science Buvl.; Edalat Sq, Pardis city phase 4, Tehran, Iran. Journal Article 1970 01 01 Aim: Chronic pain may be related to a set of biological-psychological-social factors.The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships betweendepression, pain self-efficacy ,physical disability andchronic pain. Method and Instruments: This study hada descriptive – correlational method. In this study 100 patient with chronic pain who were referred to pain clinics in Tehran (2018) were studied.The sample was selected by purposive sampling method. The participants completed the physical disability questionnaire, pain self-efficacy questionnaire, Beck depression inventory and pain history questionnaire. To test the hypotheses,Pearson correlation and multiple regression tests were used. Data were analyzed by SPSS-25. Findings: Depression, pain self-efficacy and physical disability inpatient with chronic pain were assessed. According to the results of this study, 9.6% of the variance in chronic pain in patient with chronic painwere explained by depression, pain self-efficacy and physical disability. Conclusion:To conclude, it seems that chronic pain is affected by some psychological and physiological factors as depression and self-efficacy and physical disabilities.

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Tarbiat Modares University International Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention 2476-5279 5 3 2020 11 01 Quality of L ife of a sample of Service Staff in Hospital in Tehran, Iran 380 386 20152 10.52547/ijmpp.5.3.380 EN Rahman Panahi Ph.D graduated from Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of MedicalSciences, Tarbiat Modares University,Tehran, Iran. Seyedeh Somayeh Kazemi Department of Education and Human Resources Development, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran. Mohammad Rafighi Health Network, Disease Unit, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences,Chaloos, Iran. Journal Article 1970 01 01 Aims: Service staff workers are important forces in hospitals.Hospitals are the best places to provide preventive and promoting health services. Due to the importance of Quality QOLLife (QOL)and the impact of Low Back Pain (LBP) on the QOLQOL of this target group, this study was conducted to assess the QOL and behaviors related to low back health among service staff at Shariati Hospital, Tehran, Iran. Method and Instruments: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 30 service staff workers were selected through simple random sampling. To evaluate the QOL and behavioral variables of individual , a demographic questionnaire, and the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) were used. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics were used. Findings: In all 30 subjects in cluding 9 male (30%) and 21 female (70%)were studied. Of all participants, 10% (n=25) were single, and 83% (n= 25).were married. The results showed that service staff workers sometimes engage in back health-related behaviors. The mean scores of the dimensions of QOLQOL were as follows: Physical F±unctioning 69.66 ±27.9, Role Physical 75 ±32.8, Bodily Pain 60.16 ±24.0, General Health 58.43 ±19.9, Vitality 61.66±19.4, Social Functioning 64.16 ±26.4, Role Emotional 73.33 ±35.4 and Mental Health 65.06 ±19.25. Conclusion: Despite doing health-related behaviors and moderate QOLQOL, designing proper educational interventions to improving the behaviors related-low back health and QOLQOL is strongly recommended.

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Tarbiat Modares University International Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention 2476-5279 5 3 2020 11 01 Spine-related Behavior among a sample of Students regarding Backpack Carrying 387 392 20153 10.52547/ijmpp.5.3.387 EN Zahra Akbari-Chehrehbargh Department of Health Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian Department of Health Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. Ali Montazeri Health Metrics Research Center, Iranian Institutes for Health Sciences Research, ACECR, Tehran, Iran. Journal Article 1970 01 01 Aim: Back pain is one of the most important public health problems among students especially among who carrying backpack to school. The aim of this study was to assess healthy spine-related behavior among these students. Instruments and Method: A descriptive study was conducted on a random sample of students attending public elementary schools in Tehran, Iran. The students completed a questionnaire containing items on cognitive abilities sections of knowledge, outcome expectation beliefs, self- efficacy companied with a checklist to assess their skills on back care behaviors. The last section was about items regarding back care behaviors. All collected data entered to SPSS version 24 and analyzed. Findings: In all, 204 students were entered into the study. The Mean (SD) of knowledge, Outcome expectation beliefs, Self- efficacy, Skills and Back care behaviors were as 4.71 ±1.40; 20.48 ± 6.44; 13.89 ± 4.44; 65.84 ± 16.16; and 20.94 ± 6.65 respectively. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that the probably influencing factors on back care behaviors were not in optimal status. Accordingly, doing multi-central causative studies to confirm the results is strongly recommended.

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