The prevalence rate of musculoskeletal disorders among police personnel in west coast, Sabah: A preliminary investigation

Tiong, Alastair Kwan Zher and Ismail Maakip and Peter Voo Su Kiong (2023) The prevalence rate of musculoskeletal disorders among police personnel in west coast, Sabah: A preliminary investigation. Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development (JISED), 8. pp. 92-99.

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Abstract

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most serious work-related ailments. Among all the occupations, policing identified as one of the most dangerous occupations and with the highest prevalence rate of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This study examined the prevalence rate and the experience of MSD based on bodily region among police officers in west coast Sabah (n=165). The questionnaires used in this study consist of demographical factors and La Trobe Musculoskeletal Disorder Questionnaire. The data was collected and analysed with the use of SPSS version 22.0. The prevalence rate of MSDs among police officers was 34.81% with male officers (25.95%) having a higher prevalence rate than females (8.86%). Among the body parts, the neck and shoulder reported the highest frequency of prevalence of MSDs, while the middle to lower back reported the highest severity of pain.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), Police, Sabah
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV1-9960 Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV7231-9960 Criminal justice administration > HV7551-8280.7 Police. Detectives. Constabulary > HV8031-8080 Police duty. Methods of protection > HV8079.2-8079.35 Police social work R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC31-1245 Internal medicine > RC581-951 Specialties of internal medicine > RC925-935 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Education
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	15 Feb 2024 10:17
Last Modified:	15 Feb 2024 10:17
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38188

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