Occupational and Environmental Determinants of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Nurses in Conflict-Affected Gaza Hospitals.

ABSTRACT: Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major occupational health concern among nurses, particularly in high-stress and resource-constrained armed conflict settings. This study assessed the prevalence and occupational and environmental correlates of MSDs among nurses caring for critically ill patients in Gaza City hospitals during the 2023-2025 conflict. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive analytic study was conducted among 172 nurses in intensive care units (ICUs), emergency departments, operating rooms, and pediatric ICUs. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire adapted from the Arabic Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and ergonomic exposure assessment tools. Descriptive statistics summarized MSD prevalence and workplace exposures. MSD burden,

SUBMITTER: Eleiwa AZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12829455 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature