Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Their Related Factors Among Nurses in a Private Hospital in Muar District, Johor
- Author:
Mohd Khairul Amirin Khalid
1
;
Mohd Khairul Amirin Khalid
2
;
Mohd Hasni Jaafar
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Musculoskeletal disorders; nurses; ergonomic awareness; private hospital, occupational health
- From: International Journal of Public Health Research 2026;16(1):2410-2417
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Their Related Factors Among Nurses in a Private Hospital in Muar District, Johor:Introduction MSDs are a major occupational health concern among nurses due to the physically demanding nature of their work. Despite global recognition, local data in private hospitals in Malaysia remains scarce. This study aims to address this gap by assessing the prevalence of MSDs among nurses in a private hospital setting. Additionally, it intends to examine the associations between MSDs and various sociodemographic, lifestyle, occupational, and psychosocial factors, while also exploring the potential mitigating role of ergonomic awareness in reducing MSD-related risks. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from June to July 2024 among nurses at a private hospital in Muar, Johor. A total of 103 nurses (n=103) who met the inclusion criteria were recruited using universal sampling (73% response rate). Data were collected using a set of validated, self-administered questionnaires, including the Modified Nordic Questionnaire (MNQ), the Occupational Factor Questionnaire (OFQ), the Workplace Stress Scale (WSS), and the Ergonomic Knowledge Questionnaire (EKQ). All data were analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 27.0 with simple and multiple logistic regression to identify significant associations (p<0.25). Results The 12-month prevalence of MSDs was 90.3%, with the lower back (86.7%), neck (86.0%), and shoulder (85.0%) being the most affected regions. In simple logistic regression, repetitive tasks were significantly associated with MSDs, and this association remained significant in the multiple logistic regression model (adjusted OR=4.50, 95% CI: 1.11–18.30, p=0.036). Conclusions Stress at work is the strongest determinant of musculoskeletal pain among the ultrasound machine operators, this is followed by uncomfortable use of ultrasound transducers, and lastly the higher number of patients examined in one day.
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