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Open Access 01-12-2019 | Mood Disorders | Research article

Association of derived patterns of musculoskeletal disorders with psychological problems: a latent class analysis

Authors: Maryam Yazdi, Sara Karimi Zeverdegani, Amir Hossein MollaAghaBabaee

Published in: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine | Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Background

Musculoskeletal symptoms often occur in more than one anatomical site. The present study aimed to define specific patterns of multisite musculoskeletal disorders and examine how these patterns are related to common psychological problems.

Methods

Using the data from an interview-based health survey of 358 samples of the industrial manufacturing male employees, we derived major patterns of musculoskeletal complaints using latent class analysis and investigated its association with psychological problems score extracted from depression, anxiety, and stress measured by Depression/Anxiety/Stress Scale (DASS-21). Musculoskeletal disorders were assessed by Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). The statistical analysis was carried out by Mplus 8.

Results

Complaints in the lower back (42.1%) and neck (30.7%) had the highest prevalence, and in the hip (15.0%) and ankle (12.2%) the lowest. Three major patterns of musculoskeletal disorders were extracted using latent class analysis. Class 1 (12.9%) was characterized by a high rate of complaints in upper musculoskeletal sites, such as the neck, shoulder, and joints; class 2 (38.2%) was identified by a higher rate of complaints in the lower and upper back; and class 3 (48.9%) was marked by low rates of complaints in all musculoskeletal sites. After adjustment for confounding variables and specifying class 3 as the reference, it turned out that there was a statistically significant association between the psychological problems score and the chance of being in class 1 (OR = 2.47, 95% CI 1.66–3.68), but not a significant association with the chance of being in class 2 (OR = 1.51, 95% CI 0.83–2.72).

Conclusion

Musculoskeletal disorders can be summarized in the latent class-derived patterns in the adult study population and provide additional prognostics. Common psychological problems are significantly associated with the type of musculoskeletal disorder patterns. The findings in this study could be useful for dealing with prevention and treatment programs.

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Title: Association of derived patterns of musculoskeletal disorders with psychological problems: a latent class analysis
Authors: Maryam Yazdi
Sara Karimi Zeverdegani
Amir Hossein MollaAghaBabaee
Publication date: 01-12-2019
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Mood Disorders
Affective Disorder
Anxiety
Published in: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1342-078X
Electronic ISSN: 1347-4715
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12199-019-0784-x

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Association of derived patterns of musculoskeletal disorders with psychological problems: a latent class analysis

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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