Research Article

A Cross-Sectional Study on the Association of Patterns and Physical Risk Factors with Musculoskeletal Disorders among Academicians in Saudi Arabia

Table 3

Association of physical risk factors and MSD based on DMQ.

Physical risk factors (lifetime)Yes (%)No (%) value

Lift, pull, push, or carry loads (exceeding 20 kg)9.0 (4.3)198.0 (95.7)3.290.09
Exert great force on tools10.0 (4.8)197.0 (95.2)0.001.00
Bend or twist with the trunk45.0 (21.7)162.0 (78.3)7.650.01
Bend or twist with the neck89.0 (43.0)118.0 (57.0)4.850.03
Bend or twist with the wrists/hands91.0 (44.0)116.0 (56.0)4.580.03
Bent, stooped, or twisted posture for long periods with the trunk40.0 (19.3)167.0 (80.7)8.340.0001
Bent, stooped, or twisted posture for long periods with the neck62.0 (30.0)145.0 (70.0)4.510.03
Bent, stooped, or twisted posture for long periods with the wrists/hands68.0 (32.9)139.0 (67.1)2.530.11
Short repetitive movements with the trunk40.0 (19.3)167.0 (80.7)4.710.03
Short repetitive movements with the neck69.0 (33.3)138.0 (66.7)0.250.62
Short repetitive movements with the wrists108.0 (52.2)99.0 (47.8)1.490.22
Bent, stooped, or twisted posture for long periods, reach with the arms or hands96.0 (46.4)111.0 (53.6)2.440.12
Bent, stooped, or twisted posture for long periods, hold your arms at or above shoulder level60.0 (29.0)147.0 (71.0)4.870.03
Working prolonged periods in the same posture131.0 (63.3)76.0 (36.7)9.590.0001
Working prolonged periods in uncomfortable postures65.0 (31.4)142.0 (68.6)3.430.06
Frequent repetitive movements with the arms, hands, or fingers116.0 (56.0)91.0 (44.0)7.390.01
Standing for long periods137.0 (66.2)70.0 (33.8)0.340.56
Sitting for long periods146.0 (70.5)61.0 (29.5)2.000.16
Walking for long periods54.0 (26.1)153.0 (73.9)1.170.28
Long periods of time have to kneel or squat14.0 (6.8)193.0 (93.2)0.830.36
Slipping or falling some times during task23.0 (11.1)184.0 (88.9)1.010.32
Enough space to complete task188.0 (90.8)19.0 (9.2)0.090.76
Often hold vibrating tools or materials21.0 (10.1)186.0 (89.9)1.290.26

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