Prévalence et déterminants des troubles musculo-squelettiques des membres supérieurs chez les artisans tunisiens

摘要

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the upper limbs are a major occupational health problem.We report the results of a cross-sectional survey of 334 craftsmen from the governorate of Monastir in Tunisia.The objectives of this study were to assess the prevalence of MSDs among these workers and determine theirrisk factors. A pre-established questionnaire based on the Nordic MSD questionnaires, Karassik and the onedeveloped by Malchaire in 2000 was used. In the 12 months prior to the survey, the prevalence of MSDs was92.0%. The risk factors identified were related to individual characteristics, psychosocial factors and workorganization. Appropriate preventive measures seem necessary in this sector.