Study Protocol on Musculoskeletal Disorders Situation in a Sample of Iranian Office Workers at Health Centers in Khoi, Iran

Document Type : Descriptive & Survey

Authors
R. Namazi
B. Rezapour
Health Education and Health Promotion Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
10.22034/ijmpp.8.4.945
Abstract
Aims: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs), particularly Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), are a growing public health concern among office workers due to sedentary work styles. This study will aim to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of WMSDs among office workers in Khoi, Iran. Method and Materials: A descriptive study will be conducted with a convenience sample of 100 office workers at Health Centers in Khoi, Iran. Data will be collected through a selfadministered questionnaire on demographic characteristics, work-related factors of musculoskeletal disorders, and musculoskeletal symptoms, and will finally be analyzed through SPSS.

Conclusion: This study will provide a positional approach to be able to determine the situation of WMSDs and related factors among office workers in Khoi, Iran. Additionally, based on these data, the researchers could design proper interventional preventive programs to improve their WMSDs and reduce related among office workers.

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International Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention
Volume 8, Issue 4
January 2023
Pages 945-949