Prevalence of Playing-related Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Disorders in Children Learning Instrumental Music

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 178-185
Author(s):  
Sonia Ranelli ◽  
Leon Straker ◽  
Anne Smith
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Instrumental Music ◽  
Musical Instruments ◽  
Music Programs ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
Instrumental Music Programs

Musculoskeletal problems related to playing musical instruments have long been identified with adults, but little is known about their development during childhood. What evidence does exist has not adequately considered risk factors, in particular the effects of gender and age. A cross-sectional questionnaire study gathered data from 731 children enrolled in the instrumental music programs of government primary and secondary schools in Perth, Western Australia. This study, the first in a series investigating risk factors, established the prevalence of playing-related musculoskeletal problems, both symptoms (PRMS) and disorders (PRMD), and the association with gender and age. In this group, 67% of children reported ever experiencing PRMS, with 56% reporting symptoms at least monthly. Females were more likely (odds ratio [OR] 1.5, p = 0.03) to experience symptoms and older children were more likely to have ever experienced symptoms (p < 0.001). Thirty percent reported the experience of a PRMD, being unable to play their instrument as usual. Females (OR 1.5, p = 0.035) and older children (p = 0.001) again were more likely to report the experience of a disorder. For children having reported the experience of a PRMS within the last month, 5% took medication to relieve the problem and 4% visited a health professional to seek advice for the problem.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Psychological and Physical Risk Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9361
Author(s):  
K. Saraswathi Krishnan ◽  
Gunasunderi Raju ◽  
Omar Shawkataly
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back

Purpose—This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of MSD pain in various anatomical regions among nurses. Method—A cross-sectional study involving a self-administered questionnaire by registered nurses with clinical experience. Data was collected using convenience sampling after obtaining informed consent. The results were drawn from a total of 300 nurses. Results—The nurses presented with occasional mental exhaustion (44.3%) and often physical exhaustion (44.0%). Almost all (97.3%) the nurses complained of having work-related pain during the last 12 months. Body parts with the most pain were the lower back (86.7%), ankles (86.7%), neck (86.0%), shoulders (85.0%), lower legs (84.7%) and upper back (84.3%). The pain frequency was rated as occasional pain for the neck and upper back, pain was often felt for the rest of the parts. Nurses complained of severe pain in the lower back (19.7%), right shoulder (29.7%) and left shoulder (30.3%). The frequency of having musculoskeletal symptoms in any body region was increased with age, lower education level, female gender, high BMI, job tenure and lifestyle. Conclusions—Nurses’ WRMSD complaints should be taken seriously to curb further risk and musculoskeletal hazards.

Soil-transmitted helminth infections in Nigerian children aged 0–25 months

2009 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Kirwan ◽  
S.O. Asaolu ◽  
T.C. Abiona ◽  
A.L. Jackson ◽  
H.V. Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Infection Age ◽  
Stage Of Development

AbstractThe objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) in children aged 0–25 months and to identify the associated risk factors for Ascaris lumbricoides infections. The study was conducted in three villages outside Ile-Ife, Osun state, Nigeria in May/June 2005. Stool samples (369) were processed by formol-ether concentration. Ascaris lumbricoides (12.2%) was the dominant infection. Age, father's occupation and dog ownership were identified as the significant risk factors in the minimal adequate model for A. lumbricoides. The odds of being infected with A. lumbricoides increased as the children got older. Children aged 12–17 months and 18–25 months were 8.8 and 12.4 times, respectively, more likely to harbour Ascaris than those aged 7–11 months. The odds of harbouring Ascaris for children whose families owned a dog were 3.5 times that of children whose families did not own a dog. Children whose fathers were businessmen were 0.4 times less likely to be infected with Ascaris than those whose fathers were farmers. The findings from this study suggest that many of these young children, who are at a critical stage of development, are infected with Ascaris and that the prevalence of infection with this parasite increases with age. This study has highlighted the need to incorporate preschool children into deworming programmes in endemic regions and to investigate innovative ways of delivering cost-effective deworming treatment to this high-risk age group.

The Effect of Instrumental Music Participation and Socioeconomic Status on Ohio Fourth-, Sixth-, and Ninth-Grade Proficiency Test Performance

2006 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate R. Fitzpatrick
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Instrumental Music ◽  
Proficiency Test ◽  
Ninth Grade ◽  
Music Programs ◽  
Music Participation ◽  
Ohio Proficiency Test ◽  
Instrumental Music Programs

This study is a comparison of the Ohio Proficiency Test (OPT) results of instrumental music students and their noninstrumental classmates according to socioeconomic status (SES) over time. Subjects ( N= 15,431) were students in the Columbus Public Schools in Ohio, whose fourth-, sixth-, and ninth-grade OPT results were compared with others of like SES on the subjects of citizenship, math, science, and reading. Results show that instrumental students outperformed noninstrumental students in every subject and at every grade level. Instrumental students at both levels of SES held higher scores than their noninstrumental classmates from the fourth grade, suggesting that instrumental music programs attract higher scorers from the outset of instruction. Results also show a pattern of increased achievement by lower SES instrumental students, who surpassed their higher SES noninstrumental classmates by the ninth grade in all subjects. September 15, 2005 March 20, 2006

scholarly journals Patterns in the Risk Factors of Stunting Among Children 0 to 24 and 25 to 59 Month Old in Ethiopia: Evidence from the 2016 National Survey (P10-004-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tafere Gebreegziabher ◽  
Nigatu Regassa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Food Distribution ◽  
Child Health Services ◽  
Maternal Body Mass Index ◽  
Maternal Child Health ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Level

Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence and patterns of individual and household level factors on stunting among two groups of under five children in Ethiopia. Methods The study employed a quantitative cross-sectional design based on a nationally representative data. It included 4199 young children (age 0–24 months) and 5497 children (age 25–59 months), giving a total of 9696 children. Results Prevalence of stunting was 29% among the younger age group (age 0–24 months) and 47% among the older group (age 25–59 months). Being female, intake of multiple micronutrients, households having piped source of drinking water, high maternal Body Mass Index (BMI), household non-monetary wealth, and maternal education were associated with decreased likelihood of stunting in both groups. On the other hand, children who were anemic, small birth weight, drank from bottle, and children of stunted and working mother resulted in higher likelihood of stunting in both groups (P < 0.05). While most predictors and/or risk factors of stunting followed similar pattern across the two groups, child factors had higher leverage in the younger than the older groups. Conclusions Multiple set of factors predicted childhood stunting among the young and older children in Ethiopia. The study underscores the importance of intervening in the first 1000 days through promoting maternal education, maternal-child health services, mother's nutrition, and improving the intra household food distribution and good eating habits. Funding Sources No source of funding.

Exploring the musculoskeletal problems and associated risk-factors among brick kiln workers

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 395-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj Kumar Sain ◽  
M.L. Meena
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Brick Kiln ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Purpose Prolonged working in repetitive and awkward postures can result in musculoskeletal disorders among workers involved in labour-intensive jobs like those of brick kiln workers. Unlike other labour-intensive sectors, workers in this particular sector have a lack of awareness about musculoskeletal problems. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to explore musculoskeletal issues and associated risk-factors among brick kiln workers. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was conducted among 217 male and 111 female workers aged between 17 and 53 years. They were employed in traditional brick kiln units situated in Rajasthan, India. Postures were analysed by Rapid Upper Limb Assessment and Rapid Entire Body Assessment methods. Binary logistic regression was used to find the association between musculoskeletal problems and risk-factors. Findings For the mould evacuating task, wrist (76.2 per cent) and lower back (56 per cent) issues were the most frequently reported musculoskeletal problems, while in spading task, lower back (62.4 per cent) and shoulder (57.7 per cent) problems were prominent. Musculoskeletal symptoms in one or more body regions were associated with personal and work-related factors including the type of task and experience. Research limitations/implications Kiln workers are exposed to high musculoskeletal and postural risks, particularly in spading and mould filling tasks. To reduce these risks, ergonomic interventions are needed. Originality/value It is recognised that the musculoskeletal health of brick kiln workers is a cause for concern. The present study provides the evidence of the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms experienced by brick kiln workers and the association of symptoms with various risk-factors, which has not been addressed in previous studies.

scholarly journals Do psychosocial factors mediate the appearance of musculoskeletal symptoms? Evidence of an empirical study about the role of mental workload in computer workers

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0252179
Author(s):  
María Soria-Oliver ◽  
Jorge S. López ◽  
Fermín Torrano ◽  
Guillermo García-González
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Computer Workers ◽  
Usage Patterns

The emergence of musculoskeletal symptoms (MSSs) in computer workers is a relevant occupational health problem. This study tests a multilevel model of analysis of risk factors in the appearance of musculoskeletal pain and discomfort in computer workers that integrates indicators from different areas: temporal usage patterns, ergonomic factors, psychosocial factors, and individual variables, specifically testing the possible mediating role of the mental workload. A cross-sectional study was performed through online registration with a non-probabilistic sample of 1198 workers from Spanish organizations. The results show that mental workload has a higher association than the rest of the factors with the onset of pain and discomfort in various body areas: neck in men, neck, shoulders and upper back in women. They also support the mediation role of mental workload in the relationship between usage patterns and the appearance of musculoskeletal symptoms. The use of multilevel theoretical models that adequately consider the complexity of the relationships between the different risk factors is necessary for a better understanding and intervention on MSSs in computer workers.

scholarly journals Ocular Trauma Pattern in the North Bund Area of Shanghai Pinpoints Risk Factors and Predicts Visual Outcomes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Shimei Chen ◽  
Yan Suo ◽  
Xieyi Yao ◽  
Fang Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Ocular Trauma ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Visual Outcomes ◽  
The North ◽  
Additional Layer ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Eye Examination

Abstract Background To identify the ocular trauma pattern in the north Bund area of Shanghai. Methods This is a retrospective, cross-sectional study. Patients between January 2016 and December 2018 with trauma in one eye and being hospitalized for at least one day in Shanghai General Hospital were selected in this study. All patients received first evaluation at the emergency room, followed by careful eye examination by one of attending ophthalmologists and reevaluation by one of the authors. Demographics and related patient’s clinical data at the time when trauma occurred were recorded, including age, gender, occupation, cause and type of trauma, location and size of injury, type of surgery, and hospitalization time. Results 206 patients were reviewed. We found that gender and age are two mutually correlated risk factors for ocular trauma. We also identified occupation as a major risk factor, which is closely associated with penetrating injury. Moreover, season change adds an additional layer of risk factor for ocular trauma, showing a significantly higher peak of ocular trauma incidence in hot summer months. Furthermore, RD and VH were identified as two prevailed types of complications. Importantly, we found that complications, along with location and/or size of injuries, determine the visual outcomes. Conclusions We identified a clear ocular trauma pattern in the north Bund area of Shanghai. Importantly, complications, location and/or size of injuries determine the visual outcomes. Our findings pinpoint risk factors for ocular trauma, which predict visual outcomes and might be further applied in eye injury prevention.

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