INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL BURDEN AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN AMONG OFFICE WORKERS
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Although ergonomic factors are the first cause that comes to mind for musculoskeletal disorders among office workers, the biopsychosocial model suggests that a holistic approach is necessary when addressing individuals’ health issues. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between emotional burden and musculoskeletal pain among office workers and included 101 administrative staff members at xxxx University. Data were collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and an adverse life events form. Relationships between variables were evaluated using correlation analyses. The mean age of the participants was 40.78±8.97 years, and 55.4% were male. The most frequently reported painful regions were the neck (50.5%), upper back (44.6%), shoulders (41.6%), and lower back (40.6%). Perceived stress was positively associated with the number of painful body regions (p<0.05In addition, higher perceived stress levels were associated with greater negative effects of pain on work performance, daily activities, concentration, work quality, and mood (p < 0.05). Perceived stress was also a significant predictor of pain intensity. These findings highlight the importance of considering psychosocial factors in the assessment and prevention of musculoskeletal pain among office workers.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Emotional burden, Musculoskeletal pain, Office workers, Perceived stress, Ergonomics
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