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These issues lead to significant health and productivity challenges, particularly in developing countries.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a participatory ergonomic intervention program on reducing MSDs and mental workload among university staff, and to enhance their awareness of ergonomic principles.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-tests was used, involving 60 participants divided into control and intervention groups. The intervention included 8 weekly training sessions on ergonomics, workstation adjustments, and the introduction of ergonomic equipment. Data were collected using the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) and NASA-TLX workload index, analyzed via paired t-tests and covariance analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The intervention significantly reduced mental workload by 24.17% (p\u2009=\u20090.008), with the highest reductions in physical (46.58%) and mental (35.84%) dimensions. MSDs prevalence decreased notably in the back (50%), neck (39%), and wrists (39\u201361.6%). The control group showed no significant changes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Based on these results, continuous training and ergonomic adjustments are recommended, as they may help sustain the observed benefits over the long term. 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