Table 5 Univariate associations between neck and hand/wrist pain in past 12 months and self reported risk factors

Strenuous shoulder movements

1.74 (0.99 to 3.06)

3.90 (2.24 to 6.79) *

Often use of vibrating tools

1.72 (0.90 to 3.30)

2.24 (1.13 to 4.44) *

Strenuous back postures

1.41 (0.90 to 2.22)

1.89 (1.19 to 3.01) *

Repetitive shoulder/hand movements

1.75 (1.03 to 2.97) *

2.31 (1.33 to 4.01) *

High perceived exertion

2.45 (1.55 to 3.86) *

2.09 (1.33 to 3.27) *

High job demand

1.36 (0.88 to 2.10)

1.18 (0.76 to 1.81)

Low job control

1.82 (1.17 to 2.82) *

1.45 (0.94 to 2.24)

High need for recovery

1.95 (1.24 to 3.07) *

1.85 (1.18 to 2.90) *

Moderate perceived general health

3.10 (1.98 to 4.85) *

3.35 (2.14 to 5.24) *