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Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Disorders among the Teaching Staff of the University of Douala, Cameroon: Association with Physical Activity Practice

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  • Archipe Mohamadou Tami

    (Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon)

  • Elysée Claude Bika Lele

    (Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon)

  • Jerson Mekoulou Ndongo

    (Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon)

  • Clarisse Noel Ayina Ayina

    (Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon)

  • Wiliam Richard Guessogo

    (Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon
    National Institute of Youth and Sport, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde P.O. Box 1364, Cameroon)

  • Marie-Yvonne Lobe Tanga

    (Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon)

  • Léon Jules Owona Manga

    (Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon
    Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon)

  • Abdou Temfemo

    (Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon)

  • Bienvenu Bongue

    (Laboratoire SAINBIOSE INSERM U1059, Dysfonction Vasculaire et Hémostase, Université Jean Monnet, 42023 Saint-Etienne, France)

  • Samuel Honoré Mandengue

    (Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon)

  • Nathalie Barth

    (Laboratoire SAINBIOSE INSERM U1059, Dysfonction Vasculaire et Hémostase, Université Jean Monnet, 42023 Saint-Etienne, France)

  • Peguy Brice Assomo Ndemba

    (Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Douala B.P. 2701, Cameroon
    Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde P.O. Box 1364, Cameroon)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the epidemiology of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among the teaching staff of the University of Douala and determine their association with physical activity (PA) practice. The Nordic questionnaire was used to assess MSDs. Ricci–Gagnon questionnaire was used to determine the level of PA. We recruited 104 participants mean-aged 42 ± 8 years, 80% male. Previous 7 days and 12 months prevalence were 56.7% and 80.8%, respectively. The most affected body regions were neck, shoulders and lower back. No significant association was found between MSDs and PA. Celibacy was significantly associated with previous 7-days MSDs ( p = 0.048) while age ≥ 45 years and job seniority ≥ 10 years were significantly associated with a reduced risk of previous 12-months MSDs ( p = 0.039 and p = 0.016, respectively). The prevalence of MSDs among university of Douala teaching staff showed no significant effect with the practice of PA.

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  • Archipe Mohamadou Tami & Elysée Claude Bika Lele & Jerson Mekoulou Ndongo & Clarisse Noel Ayina Ayina & Wiliam Richard Guessogo & Marie-Yvonne Lobe Tanga & Léon Jules Owona Manga & Abdou Temfemo & Bie, 2021. "Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Disorders among the Teaching Staff of the University of Douala, Cameroon: Association with Physical Activity Practice," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-11, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:11:p:6004-:d:568130
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