Musculoskeletal Health Problems Among Kuwaiti Fishermen: What Do Statistics Say?

Authors

  • Mohammad Zainal Kuwait University, Sabah Al Salem University City, Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, College of Business Administration, University City
  • Emad Khorshid Kuwait University, Sabah Al Salem University City, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Petroleum, University City

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1285/i20705948v17n2p413

Keywords:

Statistical Analysis, Musculoskeletal Pain, Health Problems, Kuwaiti Fishermen, Whole-Body Vibration.

Abstract

Fishing is a physically and mentally demanding profession, often charac- terized by challenging working conditions. This study aims to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among Kuwaiti fishermen and identify the contributing factors, focusing on spine injuries. Using a cross-sectional survey approach and the Whole-Body Vibration Questionnaire, we collected data from a random sample of Kuwaiti fishermen. The statistical analysis examined various aspects of musculoskeletal pain, including lower back, neck, and shoulder pain. The study yields valuable insights and recommendations to address Kuwaiti fishermen’s health problems.

Author Biography

Mohammad Zainal, Kuwait University, Sabah Al Salem University City, Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, College of Business Administration, University City

Mohammad Zainal is an Associate Professor of Applied Statistics at the College of Business Administration, Kuwait University teaching Business Statistics and Computer Courses. He is also the current Acting Dean of the College, the Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Center of Excellence in Management, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Research & Graduate Studies.

Mohammad has published in the Journal of Economic Studies, Journal of Statistical Science and Application, Istanbul University Journal of the School of Business, Association for the Advancement of Modelling & Simulation, International Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy & Immunology, Journal of Clinical immunology, and The International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines. His research interests include, Parametric Estimation in the Skew-Symmetric Distributions, Optimization in High Dimensions, Goodness-of-Fit and Nonparametric Estimation, and the Application of Computer Methodologies to facilitate “Real-World” Solutions to Complex Business Problems.

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Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2024): Electronic Journal of Applied Statistical Analysis (Special Issue: Advances in Distribution Theory for Social Statistic)

Section

Special Issue - Advances in Distribution Theory for Social Statistics

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