[Investigation and analysis of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among scientific researchers in computer workstation of an aerospace high-tech enterprise].

<b>Objective:</b> To analyze the current situation and influencing factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among scientific researchers in a computer workstation of a high-tech aerospace enterprise, and to provide data support for the improvement of occupational health management policies in this type of enterprise. <b>Methods:</b> From March to April 2023, using convenient sampling method, 1398 scientific researchers using computer workstations in an aerospace high-tech enterprise in Beijing were selected as the research subjects. The incidence of WMSDs in various parts of the body was investigated by using the Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire, and the influencing factors of WMSDs in neck, lower back, shoulder and upper back were analyzed by logistic regression. <b>Results:</b> The total incidence of WMSDs was 55.4% (774/1398) in the scientific researchers who used computer workstations. The top 4 body parts in WMSDs incidence were neck (24.3%, 340/1398), lower back (20.4%, 285/1398), shoulder (18.7%, 262/1398), upper back (12.7%, 177/1398). The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that feeling slightly tired and tired after work, setting a rest/break time of 10 to 15 min before the next continuous job, and operating computer for 2 to 4 hours and >4 hours were the influencing factors for the occurrence of neck WMSDs (<i>OR</i>=3.08, 1.90, 0.60, 2.00, 1.49, <i>P</i><0.05). Female, 5-<10 years of working experience, feeling slightly tired, tired and very tired after work, operating computer for 6-<8 hours and 8-10 hours a day were all the influencing factors for the occurrence of WMSDs in the lower back (<i>OR</i>=1.82, 0.64, 2.95, 1.80, 1.61, 1.82, 1.73, <i>P</i><0.05). Female, feeling slightly tired and tired after work were the influencing factors of shoulder WMSDs occurrence (<i>OR</i>=2.42, 2.09, 2.00, <i>P</i><0.05). Female, 5-<10 years, 10-15 years of working age, 1-3 times of physical exercise/quarter, feeling slightly tired, tired and very tired after work were the influencing factors for the occurrence of upper back WMSDs (<i>OR</i>=2.76, 2.19, 2.78, 0.48, 4.20, 2.66, 2.19, <i>P</i><0.05) . <b>Conclusion:</b> The incidence of WMSDs among scientific researchers in computer workstations of aerospace high-tech enterprises is high, which is closely related to individual characteristics and workstation usage characteristics. Measures should be taken to prevent and improve the WMSDs status of scientific researchers.

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[Investigation and analysis of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among scientific researchers in computer workstation of an aerospace high-tech enterprise].

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Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
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[Investigation and analysis of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among scientific researchers in computer workstation of an aerospace high-tech enterprise].

Hongjie Zhang, Sen Lin, Jie Bao, Hongfang Wang, Yixuan Cui, Steven Han
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<b>Objective:</b> To analyze the current situation and influencing factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among scientific researchers in a computer workstation of a high-tech aerospace enterprise, and to provide data support for the improvement of occupational health management policies in this type of enterprise. <b>Methods:</b> From March to April 2023, using convenient sampling method, 1398 scientific researchers using computer workstations in an aerospace high-tech enterprise in Beijing were selected as the research subjects. The incidence of WMSDs in various parts of the body was investigated by using the Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire, and the influencing factors of WMSDs in neck, lower back, shoulder and upper back were analyzed by logistic regression. <b>Results:</b> The total incidence of WMSDs was 55.4% (774/1398) in the scientific researchers who used computer workstations. The top 4 body parts in WMSDs incidence were neck (24.3%, 340/1398), lower back (20.4%, 285/1398), shoulder (18.7%, 262/1398), upper back (12.7%, 177/1398). The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that feeling slightly tired and tired after work, setting a rest/break time of 10 to 15 min before the next continuous job, and operating computer for 2 to 4 hours and >4 hours were the influencing factors for the occurrence of neck WMSDs (<i>OR</i>=3.08, 1.90, 0.60, 2.00, 1.49, <i>P</i><0.05). Female, 5-<10 years of working experience, feeling slightly tired, tired and very tired after work, operating computer for 6-<8 hours and 8-10 hours a day were all the influencing factors for the occurrence of WMSDs in the lower back (<i>OR</i>=1.82, 0.64, 2.95, 1.80, 1.61, 1.82, 1.73, <i>P</i><0.05). Female, feeling slightly tired and tired after work were the influencing factors of shoulder WMSDs occurrence (<i>OR</i>=2.42, 2.09, 2.00, <i>P</i><0.05). Female, 5-<10 years, 10-15 years of working age, 1-3 times of physical exercise/quarter, feeling slightly tired, tired and very tired after work were the influencing factors for the occurrence of upper back WMSDs (<i>OR</i>=2.76, 2.19, 2.78, 0.48, 4.20, 2.66, 2.19, <i>P</i><0.05) . <b>Conclusion:</b> The incidence of WMSDs among scientific researchers in computer workstations of aerospace high-tech enterprises is high, which is closely related to individual characteristics and workstation usage characteristics. Measures should be taken to prevent and improve the WMSDs status of scientific researchers.

PubMedVol. 42(11)
China Academy of Safety Sciences and Technology (CN), Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CN)
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
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