Table 4 Multivariate binary logistic regression analysis of Significant predictors associated with the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders at 12 months, (n = 119)
From: Musculoskeletal disorders among dental assistants: a cross-sectional study
Predictor variable | Body Part | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Age | Elbows | 1.1 (1.0, 1.3) |
Upper back | 1.2 (1.0, 1.5) | |
BMI (body mass index) | Ankles | 3.1 (1.0, 9.0) |
Knees | 3.9 (1.0, 15.2) | |
Hip | 3.2 (1.1, 9.2) | |
Physical demands during working hours | Hip | 3.5 (1.3, 8.9) |
Lower back | 2.5 (1.3, 4.9) | |
Upper back | 4.1 (1.6, 10.6) | |
Work environment and posture awareness (No) | Shoulder | 0.14 (0.03, 0.5) |
Years of experience | Knees | 2.9 (1.0, 8.5) |