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1- Department of Nursing, Asadabad school of medical sciences, Asadabad, Iran
2- Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Public Health and Occupational Health and Safety Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran ,rahmaniohs2014@gmail.com
2- Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Public Health and Occupational Health and Safety Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran ,
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Background and Aim: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) 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 between personality traits, MSDs, and work ability among nurses employed in hospitals in Alborz.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 388 nurses. Data were collected using Nordic, NEO, and WAI questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and 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 version 26, with a significance level set at 0.05.
Results: The highest prevalence of MSDs 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 MSDs (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 but showed no association with MSDs.
Conclusion: Personality traits, particularly neuroticism, conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness, play an important role in the occurrence of MSDs and in determining nurses’ work ability. Considering these factors may contribute to designing effective occupational health programs and improving nurses’ performance.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 388 nurses. Data were collected using Nordic, NEO, and WAI questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and 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 version 26, with a significance level set at 0.05.
Results: The highest prevalence of MSDs 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 MSDs (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 but showed no association with MSDs.
Conclusion: Personality traits, particularly neuroticism, conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness, play an important role in the occurrence of MSDs 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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