The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic risk factors among private kindergarten teachers in Mersing

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have become a well-known occupational health concern for teachers in recent years, with an exceptionally high frequency among kindergarten teachers. There is little research on MSDs among private kindergarten teachers in Mersing. Research concentrates on MSDs and ergonomic risk factors among primary and secondary school teachers. This study aims to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic risk factors among private kindergarten teachers in Mersing. Utilizing adapted SNMQs, information was gathered. In this study, 41 private kindergarten teachers participated. The findings indicate that the shoulder was the most affected location of the body during the past 12 months, with 87.7%, followed by the lower back, with 70.7% over the preceding week. The most significant ergonomic risk factors for body parts (shoulder, elbow, hands, lower back, thigh, and legs) were repeated motion, use of energy to push, pull, and lift in uncomfortable positions, usage of instruments weighing more than 5kg, and wrist flexion or extension. Musculoskeletal disorders were significantly prevalent among private kindergarten teachers in Mersing. Suppose no action is taken to lower the incidence of MSDs among private kindergarten teachers in Mersing. In that case, they are likely to have a higher prevalence of MSDs than is now the case due to ergonomic solid risk factors.