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Assessing Musculoskeletal Health Disorders and Well- Being among Academicians

Author(s) Ms. Mausami Mantu Baidya, Dr. Shreya Shanbhag ., Prof. Shwetha S S
Country India
Abstract BACKGROUND
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are highly prevalent among academicians, largely due to prolonged standing, sitting, repetitive tasks, and academic stress. Despite their widespread occurrence, systematic assessment of MSDs in this group is often limited by the lack of standardized, validated tools.
Questionnaire-based assessments provide a practical means of identifying MSD risk factors and health
outcomes; however, the reliability and validity of such instruments must be established before use in research and practice.
OBJECTIVE
To develop and validate a questionnaire for assessing musculoskeletal disorders among academicians, ensuring its reliability and applicability in academic occupational health research.
METHODOLOGY
A structured questionnaire was designed and developed to assess musculoskeletal disorders among academicians, focusing on demographic data, working hours, and ergonomics. The tool was validated through expert review and statistical analysis to ensure reliability and suitability. It was subjected to
content validation by experts, and reliability was assessed through internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha).
RESULT
The validated questionnaire demonstrated high internal consistency and satisfactory test–retest reliability, confirming its suitability for assessing MSDs in academicians. Factor analysis supported the construct validity of the tool, ensuring it captured relevant domains of musculoskeletal health such as
pain prevalence, risk factors, and functional limitations.
CONCLUSION
The most common musculoskeletal problems reported by academicians were in the upper back and neck regions, which have low-level physical activity. The validated MSD questionnaire provides a reliable and context-specific tool for assessing musculoskeletal disorders among academicians. Its use will facilitate more accurate identification of risk factors, early detection of health issues, and the development of preventive strategies to safeguard the occupational well-being of academic professionals.
Keywords Musculoskeletal disorders, academicians, questionnaire validation, occupational health, reliability, validity.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-10
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