Diana Estefanía Vásquez

Ms. Diana Estefanía Vásquez

Salud y Bienestar, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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11 December 2025 in Preprints.org
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DCDámaris Sarahy Campaña-Cuichán
Dámaris Sarahy Campaña-Cuichán
MPMyriam Isabel Masson Palacios
Myriam Isabel Masson Palacios
Diana Estefanía VásquezDiana Estefanía Vásquez
Diana Estefanía Vásquez
Samuel-Olegario Iñiguez-JimenezSamuel-Olegario Iñiguez-Jimenez
Samuel-Olegario Iñiguez-Jimenez
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the most common occupational disease worldwide, frequently affecting agricultural workers due to the physical demands of their labor activities. In this context, a descriptive, relational, cross-sectional study was conducted in rural communities of Loja, Ecuador, with the aim of determining the prevalence of MSDs and their relationship with sociodemo-graphic and occupational factors among agricultural workers. The sample consisted of 103 farmers who completed the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (NMQ). The results showed a high prevalence of MSDs in this population, with symptoms reported over the past 12 months, particularly in the neck, lower back, and knees. Furthermore, a statis-tically significant association was observed between the presence of MSDs and BMI. In conclusion, MSDs represent a frequent health problem among farmers, highlighting the need to implement preventive strategies and occupational health promotion programs in rural communities.