Table 4 Comparison between teachers with and without WRMSDs as regards the impact of WRMSDs on the measures of QOL

Physical functioning

83.7 ± 16.2

92.48 ± 9.92

79.4 ± 17.01

t-test = 

8.53

˂0.001

Role limitations

due to physical health

44.7 ± 38.6

64.32 ± 38.29

34.9 ± 34.9

t-test = 6.77

˂0.001

Role limitations

due to emotional problems

46.8 ± 41.7

59.55 ± 39.23

40.42 ± 41.59

t-test = 3.89

˂0.001

Energy / Fatigue (Vitality)

45.5 ± 20.1

54.66 ± 19.08

40.94 ± 18.99

t-test = 5.98

˂0.001

Emotional well being

(Mental health)

58.6 ± 21.2

63.57 ± 20.86

56.08 ± 20.93

t-test = 2.97

0.003

Social Functioning

67.6 ± 29.4

79.61 ± 26.14

61.59 ± 29.22

t-test = 5.29

˂0.001

Bodily Pain

64.9 ± 29.6

94.85 ± 5.02

47.46 ± 19.72

t-test = 38.33

˂0.001

General Health Perception

54.2 ± 19.4

62.43 ± 19.31

50.12 ± 18.22

t-test = 5.49

˂0.001