@article{Munir_Tariq_Asif_2021, title={WORK RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL EFFECTS IN EMPLOYEES REPORTING TO FIELD HOSPITAL IN MONROVIA, LIBERIA, A SURVEY}, volume={71}, url={https://pafmj.org/PAFMJ/article/view/6208}, DOI={10.51253/pafmj.v71iSuppl-1.6208}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Objective:</strong> To analyze work related effects on musculoskeletal system in employees reporting to Pakistan Field Hospital level II (PFH lvl II) Star Base, Monrovia, Liberia.</p> <p><strong>Study Design: </strong>Cross sectional study.</p> <p><strong>Place and Duration of Study:</strong> PFH lvl II, Star Base, Monrovia, Liberia, from Apr to Sep 2017.</p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> We enrolled 104 patients 30-60 years (years) consecutively, who were given a questionnaire regarding demographic and work related musculoskeletal issues. Type of work is divided into two categories as desk work/computer work and physical. Musculoskeletal issues were divided into head-ache, upper limb/cervical issues, lower limb/nonspecific back issues and combined upper and lower limb issues. Descriptive<br>statistics were used for variables under study. Pearson Chi square test (X2) and odd’s ratios (OR) were calculated.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> Our study showed 48 (46%) suffering from Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) as compare to 56 (54%) who were symptom free. There were increase in percentage of MSDs with increase in age groups. Desk related issues (58.8%) were more common in 41–50 yrs age whereas manual work related MSDs (72.2%) were predominant in 31–40 yrs group. Gender OR = 14.806, 95% Confidence interval (CI): 3.2-68.3 and obesity (OR = 2.727,<br>95% CI: 1.0-7.1) showed strong association with work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs).</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Our study will raise awareness of work related musculoskeletal effects and measures to avoid them.<br>Keywords: , , .</p>}, number={Suppl-1}, journal={Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal}, author={Munir, Muhammad Usman and Tariq, Muhammad and Asif, Naveed}, year={2021}, month={Jan.}, pages={S153–57} }