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This research aims to determine how work posture, body mass index, and smoking habits affect musculoskeletal disorders in office workers.

February 5, 2026

The Effect of Work Posture, Body Mass Index, and Smoking Habits on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in Office Worker

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This research aims to determine how work posture, body mass index, and smoking habits affect musculoskeletal disorders in office workers.
Cross-sectional design
Stratified random sampling of 150 office workers
Data collection using Nordic Body Map and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment
Logistic regression analysis applied for data evaluation
44% of respondents experienced musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
Upper neck reported the highest discomfort in upper extremities
Thigh region showed the highest discomfort in lower extremities
Work posture significantly related to MSDs (p = 0.018)
Body mass index also significantly related to MSDs (p = 0.048)

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Cross-sectional study examines work posture, BMI, and smoking effects on MSDs in office workers, indicating key relationships.

Ulfah et al. (2025) studied this question.

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