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The study aims to explore the prevalence and influencing factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dockworkers in Iran.

March 10, 2026Health Science ReportsOpen Access

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Work‐Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dockworkers: The Role of Psychosocial Stress and Physical Demands in an Iranian Port

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This cross-sectional study investigates WMSDs and their risk factors in dockworkers, indicating the need for improved psychological support.

The study aims to explore the prevalence and influencing factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dockworkers in Iran.
Cross-sectional study design involving 351 dockworkers
Participants included four occupational roles with varying physical demands
Data collected using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and Job Content Questionnaire
Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, t-tests, and ANOVA
Highest NMQ scores for neck, shoulder, and upper back regions
Trans trainer and gantry crane operators experienced significantly higher WMSDs compared to tractor drivers (p < 0.001)
Warehouse workers had the highest lower back MSD scores (22.85)
Higher psychological job demands correlated with more severe WMSDs

Tajvar et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This cross-sectional study investigates WMSDs and their risk factors in dockworkers, indicating the need for improved psychological support.