Study of the association of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and anxiety-depressive diseases

Introduction Mental disorders, musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) and their comorbidities are major threats to work functional ability. The relationship between mental health the common MSDs has not received enough attention Objectives To study socio-professional characteristics of workers suffering from related MSD evaluate association with anxiety depression disorders Methods A descriptive cross-sectional conducted among work-related who consulted occupational medicine department Charles Nicolle Hospital January 2022 September 2022. remote survey was these screen for depressive using Depressive Scale Results population consisted 54 a sex ratio (M/F) 0.74. average age 44.4 [27-61 years]. professional seniority 14.9 years±7 years sectors highest prevalence were sector (22%), food industry (13%) textile (11%). reported lumbar spine in 61%, gonarthrosis 31%, followed by upper limb 25%. respectively 46% 38%. There no significant socio-demographic factors disorders. disorder associated (p: 0.05; OR: 0.32 CI95% [0.1-1.09]). Conclusions Anxiety work. Interventions targeting psychological distress psychosocial may reduce pain. Disclosure Interest None Declared