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However, data on their prevalence and associated factors in Turkey are limited to a few studies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To investigate the prevalence of SRMSs and associated psychosocial factors among Turkish preschool teachers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cross-sectional study included 304 preschool teachers in Turkey. The Expanded Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to determine the prevalence of SRMSs in the previous 4 weeks (SRMSs-4w) and the previous 12 months (SRMSs-12m). Depression levels were assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), quality of life was assessed using the Short Form-36 scale (SF-36), physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The prevalence of SRMSs-12m and SRMSs-4w among Turkish preschool teachers was 57.2% and 54.9%, respectively. SRMSs-12m and SRMSs-4w were most commonly reported in the neck (35.5% and 34.9%), lower back (34.9% and 32.2%), shoulders (30.3% and 26.6%), and upper back (25.7% and 20.7%). BDI, SF-36 (energy\/fatigue, pain, general health), PSQI, and IPAQ-SF were independently associated with 4-week SRMSs, while BDI, SF-36 (pain, general health), and PSQI were independently associated with 12-month SRMSs (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results showed a high prevalence of SRMSs among Turkish preschool teachers. SRMS prevalence was highest in the neck, lower back and shoulder regions. 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