Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) is an alarming occupational health concern
worldwide. Nurses are among the professional at high risk of WRMSDs. Objective: This study explores
the prevalence WRMSDs and the association with work engagement among nurses. Methods: This
cross-sectional study used self-administered survey was disseminated to female nurses working at the
hospitals in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. The Standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (N-SNMQ)
was used to determine the annual prevalence of WRMSDs. Level of work engagement was assessed
using Utrecht Work Engagement (M-UWES). Multivariate logistic regression was performed to assess
the association between WRMSDs and work engagement. Results: This study received high response
rate (83.3%) with annual prevalence of 73.1%. Most common WRMSDs was reported in neck (48.9%)
followed by feet (47.2%) while least was documented in arms and elbows (6.6%). After covariates
adjustment (age, years of employment), the adjusted logistic regression analyses highly engaged nurses
(AOR:0.71-0.74, 95%CI 0.56 – 0.95) were found to be unlikely sustained of WRMSDs. Conclusion: The
findings of this study addressed high prevalence of WRMSDs among nurses. High work engagement
could facilitate to reduce risk of WRMSDs, hence offer preventive strategies, making a substantial impact
on reducing WRMSDs.