Musculoskeletal Disorders, Prevalence
Conditions
Brief summary
1. Sample size will be 400. 2. Age starts from 24 years old and more. 3. Body mass index ( BMI ) between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2 4. Years of ordination * (1-3) years novice or probationary * (4-10) years of monasticism. * more than 10 years of monasticism. 5. Samples will be selected from several monasteries in Egypt. 6. All data collected by Arabic version of Nordic questionnaire.
Detailed description
Study design: Observation study - cross-sectional survey. Participants: sample size of monks will be 400 subjects of both genders (monks and nuns) randomly selected from different monasteries, Participants aged from 24 years old and above thought monastic years. As: * (1-3) years novice or probationary * (4-10) years of monasticism * more than 10 years of monasticism
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
24 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Both genders will include in study. 2. Monks and nuns work in different works administration. 3. Age starts from 24 years old and more. 4. Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
1. Monk or nun had musculoskeletal abnormalities due to causes (congenital or traumatic). 2. Monk or nun with previous operation involving locomotor system. 3. Outside body mass index range.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| correlation between the daily life of monks and musculoskeletal disorders by Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire | 1 year | Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire explains that the daily life of monk affected on musculoskeletal disorders but not prevented him from his praying |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactMarian M Zaky, Master
Backup ContactAida A Nassif, lecturer
Outcome results
None listed