{"status":"ok","message-type":"work","message-version":"1.0.0","message":{"indexed":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,30]],"date-time":"2026-03-30T18:22:40Z","timestamp":1774894960337,"version":"3.50.1"},"reference-count":19,"publisher":"Springer Science and Business Media LLC","content-domain":{"domain":[],"crossmark-restriction":false},"short-container-title":[],"published-print":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,30]]},"DOI":"10.7759\/cureus.106142","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,30]],"date-time":"2026-03-30T17:25:27Z","timestamp":1774891527000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Prevalence and Determinants of Neck Pain Among Laboratory Technicians and Clerical Staff in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study"],"prefix":"10.7759","author":[{"given":"Palagiri Ajay Kumar","family":"Reddy","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Gils","family":"Thampi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Nagakumar J","family":"S","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Manoj K","family":"Ramachandraiah","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"297","reference":[{"key":"ref1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1007\/s00586-004-0864-4","article-title":"The prevalence of neck pain in the world population: a systematic critical review of the literature","volume":"15","author":"Fejer R","year":"2006","unstructured":"Fejer R, Kyvik KO, Hartvigsen J. The prevalence of neck pain in the world population: a systematic critical review of the literature. Eur Spine J. 2006, 15:834-48. 10.1007\/s00586-004-0864-4","journal-title":"Eur Spine J"},{"key":"ref2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1136\/bmj.m791","article-title":"Global, regional, and national burden of neck pain in the general population, 1990-2017: systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017","volume":"368","author":"Safiri S","year":"2020","unstructured":"Safiri S, Kolahi AA, Hoy D, et al.. Global, regional, and national burden of neck pain in the general population, 1990-2017: systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. BMJ. 2020, 368:m791. 10.1136\/bmj.m791","journal-title":"BMJ"},{"key":"ref3","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1097\/BRS.0b013e3181643ee4","article-title":"The burden and determinants of neck pain in workers: results of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders","volume":"33","author":"C\u00f4t\u00e9 P","year":"2008","unstructured":"C\u00f4t\u00e9 P, van der Velde G, Cassidy JD, et al.. The burden and determinants of neck pain in workers: results of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders. Spine. 2008, 33:S60-74. 10.1097\/BRS.0b013e3181643ee4","journal-title":"Spine"},{"key":"ref4","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.berh.2011.01.019","article-title":"The epidemiology of neck pain","volume":"24","author":"Hoy DG","year":"2010","unstructured":"Hoy DG, Protani M, De R, Buchbinder R. The epidemiology of neck pain. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2010, 24:783-92. 10.1016\/j.berh.2011.01.019","journal-title":"Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol"},{"key":"ref5","article-title":"The Neck Disability Index: a study of reliability and validity","volume":"14","author":"Vernon H","year":"1991","unstructured":"Vernon H, Mior S. The Neck Disability Index: a study of reliability and validity. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1991, 14:409-15.","journal-title":"J Manipulative Physiol Ther"},{"key":"ref6","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1093\/occmed\/kqn072","article-title":"Prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms among office workers","volume":"58","author":"Janwantanakul P","year":"2008","unstructured":"Janwantanakul P, Pensri P, Jiamjarasrangsri V, Sinsongsook T. Prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms among office workers. Occup Med (Lond). 2008, 58:436-8. 10.1093\/occmed\/kqn072","journal-title":"Occup Med (Lond)"},{"key":"ref7","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/1471-2474-12-23","article-title":"Development of a risk score for low back pain in office workers: a cross-sectional study","volume":"12","author":"Janwantanakul P","year":"2011","unstructured":"Janwantanakul P, Pensri P, Moolkay P, Jiamjarasrangsi W. Development of a risk score for low back pain in office workers: a cross-sectional study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2011, 12:23. 10.1186\/1471-2474-12-23","journal-title":"BMC Musculoskelet Disord"},{"key":"ref8","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1007\/s10926-009-9196-x","article-title":"Work related risk factors for neck, shoulder and arms complaints: a cohort study among Dutch computer office workers","volume":"19","author":"Eltayeb S","year":"2009","unstructured":"Eltayeb S, Staal JB, Hassan A, de Bie RA. Work related risk factors for neck, shoulder and arms complaints: a cohort study among Dutch computer office workers. J Occup Rehabil. 2009, 19:315-22. 10.1007\/s10926-009-9196-x","journal-title":"J Occup Rehabil"},{"key":"ref9","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1136\/oem.58.3.200","article-title":"Are neck flexion, neck rotation, and sitting at work risk factors for neck pain? Results of a prospective cohort study","volume":"58","author":"Ari\u00ebns GA","year":"2001","unstructured":"Ari\u00ebns GA, Bongers PM, Douwes M, et al.. Are neck flexion, neck rotation, and sitting at work risk factors for neck pain? Results of a prospective cohort study. Occup Environ Med. 2001, 58:200-7. 10.1136\/oem.58.3.200","journal-title":"Occup Environ Med"},{"key":"ref10","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.5271\/sjweh.3437","article-title":"A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life","volume":"40","author":"Hanvold TN","year":"2014","unstructured":"Hanvold TN, W\u00e6rsted M, Mengshoel AM, Bjertness E, Twisk J, Veiersted KB. A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2014, 40:597-609. 10.5271\/sjweh.3437","journal-title":"Scand J Work Environ Health"},{"key":"ref11","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.4103\/ijoem.ijoem_153_25","article-title":"Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in healthcare workers: an observational study","volume":"29","author":"Rajarethinam R","year":"2025","unstructured":"Rajarethinam R, Venkatachalam K, Perumal V. Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in healthcare workers: an observational study. Indian J Occup Environ Med. 2025, 29:269-76. 10.4103\/ijoem.ijoem_153_25","journal-title":"Indian J Occup Environ Med"},{"key":"ref12","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/1471-2474-11-12","article-title":"Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in Ibadan, South-west Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey","volume":"11","author":"Tinubu BM","year":"2010","unstructured":"Tinubu BM, Mbada CE, Oyeyemi AL, Fabunmi AA. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in Ibadan, South-west Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2010, 11:12. 10.1186\/1471-2474-11-12","journal-title":"BMC Musculoskelet Disord"},{"key":"ref13","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1002\/acr.20543","article-title":"Measures of adult pain: Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS Pain), Numeric Rating Scale for Pain (NRS Pain), McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ), Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), Chronic Pain Grade Scale (CPGS), Short Form-36 Bodily Pain Scale (SF-36 BPS), and Measure of Intermittent and Constant Osteoarthritis Pain (ICOAP)","volume":"63","author":"Hawker GA","year":"2011","unstructured":"Hawker GA, Mian S, Kendzerska T, French M. Measures of adult pain: Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS Pain), Numeric Rating Scale for Pain (NRS Pain), McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ), Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), Chronic Pain Grade Scale (CPGS), Short Form-36 Bodily Pain Scale (SF-36 BPS), and Measure of Intermittent and Constant Osteoarthritis Pain (ICOAP). Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2011, 63:S240-52. 10.1002\/acr.20543","journal-title":"Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken)"},{"key":"ref14","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1007\/s00421-008-0696-8","article-title":"Alterations in cervical muscle activity in functional and stressful tasks in female office workers with neck pain","volume":"103","author":"Johnston V","year":"2008","unstructured":"Johnston V, Jull G, Darnell R, Jimmieson NL, Souvlis T. Alterations in cervical muscle activity in functional and stressful tasks in female office workers with neck pain. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2008, 103:253-64. 10.1007\/s00421-008-0696-8","journal-title":"Eur J Appl Physiol"},{"key":"ref15","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1007\/s00586-009-1011-z","article-title":"Individual, physical and psychological risk factors for neck pain in Australian office workers: a 1-year longitudinal study","volume":"18","author":"Hush JM","year":"2009","unstructured":"Hush JM, Michaleff Z, Maher CG, Refshauge K. Individual, physical and psychological risk factors for neck pain in Australian office workers: a 1-year longitudinal study. Eur Spine J. 2009, 18:1532-40. 10.1007\/s00586-009-1011-z","journal-title":"Eur Spine J"},{"key":"ref16","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.5271\/sjweh.1134","article-title":"Work relatedness of chronic neck pain with physical findings: a systematic review","volume":"33","author":"Palmer KT","year":"2007","unstructured":"Palmer KT, Smedley J. Work relatedness of chronic neck pain with physical findings: a systematic review. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2007, 33:165-91. 10.5271\/sjweh.1134","journal-title":"Scand J Work Environ Health"},{"key":"ref17","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.math.2005.01.005","article-title":"A comparison of symptomatic and asymptomatic office workers performing monotonous keyboard work-2: neck and shoulder kinematics","volume":"10","author":"Szeto GP","year":"2005","unstructured":"Szeto GP, Straker LM, O'Sullivan PB. A comparison of symptomatic and asymptomatic office workers performing monotonous keyboard work-2: neck and shoulder kinematics. Man Ther. 2005, 10:281-91. 10.1016\/j.math.2005.01.005","journal-title":"Man Ther"},{"key":"ref18","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1539\/joh.11-0119-oa","article-title":"Visual display terminal use increases the prevalence and risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Chinese office workers: a cross-sectional study","volume":"54","author":"Wu S","year":"2012","unstructured":"Wu S, He L, Li J, Wang J, Wang S. Visual display terminal use increases the prevalence and risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Chinese office workers: a cross-sectional study. J Occup Health. 2012, 54:34-43. 10.1539\/joh.11-0119-oa","journal-title":"J Occup Health"},{"key":"ref19","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1136\/oemed-2011-100459","article-title":"Office workers' risk factors for the development of non-specific neck pain: a systematic review of prospective cohort studies","volume":"69","author":"Paksaichol A","year":"2012","unstructured":"Paksaichol A, Janwantanakul P, Purepong N, Pensri P, van der Beek AJ. Office workers' risk factors for the development of non-specific neck pain: a systematic review of prospective cohort studies. Occup Environ Med. 2012, 69:610-8. 10.1136\/oemed-2011-100459","journal-title":"Occup Environ Med"}],"container-title":["Cureus"],"original-title":[],"language":"en","link":[{"URL":"https:\/\/www.cureus.com\/articles\/475030-prevalence-and-determinants-of-neck-pain-among-laboratory-technicians-and-clerical-staff-in-a-tertiary-care-hospital-a-cross-sectional-questionnaire-based-study","content-type":"unspecified","content-version":"vor","intended-application":"similarity-checking"}],"deposited":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,30]],"date-time":"2026-03-30T17:25:28Z","timestamp":1774891528000},"score":1,"resource":{"primary":{"URL":"https:\/\/www.cureus.com\/articles\/475030-prevalence-and-determinants-of-neck-pain-among-laboratory-technicians-and-clerical-staff-in-a-tertiary-care-hospital-a-cross-sectional-questionnaire-based-study"}},"subtitle":[],"short-title":[],"issued":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,30]]},"references-count":19,"URL":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7759\/cureus.106142","relation":{},"ISSN":["2168-8184"],"issn-type":[{"value":"2168-8184","type":"print"}],"subject":[],"published":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,30]]}}}