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Moradi D, Karimi Vafa Z, Khazaei A, Rahmani R. Investigation of the Association among Personality Traits, Musculoskeletal Disorders, and Work Ability among Nurses. johe 2025; 12 (3) :220-227
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1- Department of Nursing, Asadabad School of Medical Sciences, Asadabad, Iran
2- Department of Prehospital Emergency Medicine, Asadabad School of Medical Sciences, Asadabad, Iran
3- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Student Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran ,rahmaniohs2014@gmail.com
2- Department of Prehospital Emergency Medicine, Asadabad School of Medical Sciences, Asadabad, Iran
3- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Student Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran ,
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Background and Objective: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are the most common occupational health problems in nurses and can reduce their ability. Personality traits may also influence the occurrence of these disorders and the level of performance. This study aimed to examine the relationship among personality traits, MSD, and work ability in nurses employed in hospitals in Karaj, Iran.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 388 nurses. Data were collected using Nordic, NEO, and WAI questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and the relationships between variables were assessed using correlation tests and multivariate regression analyses. Independent t-tests and ANOVA were applied to compare groups. All analyses were performed in SPSS software (version 26), with a significance level set at 0.05.
Results: The highest prevalence of MSD in the past 12 months was reported in the lower back (62.4%), neck (54.1%), and shoulders (49.7%). The mean WAI score was 36.2 ± 6.4, with 12.7% of nurses classified as poor and 22.8% as excellent. Neuroticism showed a significant positive correlation with MSD (r = 0.32, P < 0.001), while conscientiousness was strongly associated with work ability (r = 0.41, P < 0.001). Extraversion and agreeableness were significant predictors of work ability; however, it showed no association with MSD.
Conclusion: Personality traits, particularly neuroticism, conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness, play an important role in the occurrence of MSD and in determining nurses’ work ability. Considering these factors may contribute to designing effective occupational health programs and improving nurses’ performance.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 388 nurses. Data were collected using Nordic, NEO, and WAI questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and the relationships between variables were assessed using correlation tests and multivariate regression analyses. Independent t-tests and ANOVA were applied to compare groups. All analyses were performed in SPSS software (version 26), with a significance level set at 0.05.
Results: The highest prevalence of MSD in the past 12 months was reported in the lower back (62.4%), neck (54.1%), and shoulders (49.7%). The mean WAI score was 36.2 ± 6.4, with 12.7% of nurses classified as poor and 22.8% as excellent. Neuroticism showed a significant positive correlation with MSD (r = 0.32, P < 0.001), while conscientiousness was strongly associated with work ability (r = 0.41, P < 0.001). Extraversion and agreeableness were significant predictors of work ability; however, it showed no association with MSD.
Conclusion: Personality traits, particularly neuroticism, conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness, play an important role in the occurrence of MSD and in determining nurses’ work ability. Considering these factors may contribute to designing effective occupational health programs and improving nurses’ performance.
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Ergonomics
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