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Chi-square, Fisher's exact, and logistic regression analyses were performed with an alpha level of 0.05.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Seventy-one academic staff (50 females; mean age: 40.0\u2009\u00b1\u20096.4 years) participated. Across all assessed timeframes (lifetime, past year, past month, and point), MSP was most commonly reported in the neck (62.0%, 36.6%, 25.4%, and 11.6%, respectively), low back (61.4%, 39.4%, 32.9%, and 11.6%, respectively), and shoulders (52.9%, 34.3%, 23.2%, and 13.2%, respectively). Occupational factors, including high job demands, low job control, prolonged sitting time, extended computer use, lack of breaks, and leadership responsibilities, were most consistently associated with MSP. Health-related characteristics (smoking, comorbidities, and medication use) and individual characteristics (sex and smartphone use) showed more site-specific associations. MSP affected daily functioning, leading to medication use, work absences, and healthcare visits.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>MSP was commonly reported among academic staff in this Saudi university, with occupational characteristics showing the most consistent associations. 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