IJPR.2025.149
Type of Article: Original Research
Volume 13; Issue 4 (November 2025)
Page No.: 4941-4945
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2025.149
Association of Quality of Work Life and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain Among Male Security Personnel: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Zakiya Fathima *¹, Ranjeeth Kumar C ².
*1 Master of Physiotherapy, Student, Department of Physiotherapy, Yenepoya School of Allied and Healthcare Professions, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Yenepoya School of Allied and Healthcare Professions, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Corresponding Author: Zakiya Fathima, MPT Department of Physiotherapy, Yenepoya School of Allied and Healthcare Professions Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. E-Mail: zakiyafathima986@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) is a common occupational health concern, particularly among security personnel due to prolonged standing, repetitive tasks, and physical strain. Its impact on work-related quality of life (WRQoL) remains underexplored. This study aimed to determine the association between MSP and WRQoL among male security personnel. A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 96 male security personnel aged 30–50 years with at least 3 years of experience, working day shifts. The Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire assessed pain risk, and the Work-Related Quality of Life Scale measured WRQoL. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests (SPSS v21). Moderate pain risk was observed in 58.3% of participants, while 41.7% were at high risk. WRQoL was moderate in 86.5%, low in 11.5%, and high in 2.1%. The association between MSP risk level and WRQoL was not statistically significant (χ² = 2.843, p = 0.241). While MSP is prevalent among security personnel, it does not exhibit a statistically significant association with WRQoL. Comprehensive occupational health strategies addressing both physical and psychosocial factors are recommended.
KEY WORDS: Musculoskeletal Pain, Occupational Health, Orebro Questionnaire, Security Personnel, Work-Related Quality of Life, WMSDs.
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