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Objectives.  This study aimed to assess the prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms among nurses in Bahrain and determine the factors that contribute to the occurrence of these symptoms.  Methods . A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from a convenience sample of 550 nurses working in three hospitals in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms in the last 12 months was assessed using the self-administered Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ).  Results . A total of 550 nurses participated in the study. Most were females ( n  = 488, 89.1%) between 31 and 40 years of age ( n  = 239, 43.8%). The overall self-reported prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints of all joints in the past 12 months was 88.1%. The highest prevalence was in the lower back (72.3%), followed by the shoulder (52.8%) and the neck (49%). The lowest prevalence was the elbow (12.1%). The prevalence of lower back symptoms was significantly associated with age ( p  &lt; 0.001), coexisting medical conditions ( p  &lt; 0.001), area of practice ( p  &lt; 0.001), number of tasks ( p  &lt; 0.001) and types of shifts ( p  &lt; 0.001).  Conclusion . The findings indicate a high prevalence of symptoms among nurses. There is a need to implement strategies in healthcare facilities to improve working environment conditions and reduce the prevalence rate.

Prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms among nurses: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Bahrain