A Survey of Work-Related Pain Prevalence Among Construction Workers in Hong Kong: A Case-Control Study

Chung, Joanne W.Y.; So, Henry C.F.; Yan, Vincent Chun Man; Kwok, Phoebe S.T.; Wong, Bonny Yee-Man; Yang, Yang; Chan, Albert P.C.

doi:10.3390/ijerph16081404

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“…Deyo et al showed a significant increase in the prevalence of LBP with an increase in body mass index [45]. Our study, similar to study conducted by Chung et al [46], failed to find any association between LBP and obesity among construction workers.…”

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Factors associated with low back pain among construction workers in Nepal: A cross-sectional study

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Background Low back pain (LBP) is the commonest cause of disability throughout the world. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with LBP among the construction workers in Nepal. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among the construction workers working in Banepa and Panauti municipalities of Kavre district, from September 2019 to February 2020. Data was collected purposively by face-to-face interview from 402 eligible participants from the both municipalities using semi-structured questionnaire. Mobile-based data collection was done using KoboCollect. Data were exported to and analysed using R-programming software (R-3.6.2). Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were performed. All tests were two tailed and performed at 95% confidence interval (CI). Result One-year prevalence of LBP among construction workers were 52.0% (95%CI: 47.0–57.0). The higher odds of LBP was reported among females [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 2.42; 95%CI: 1.12–5.23], those living below poverty-line (aOR = 2.35; 95%CI: 1.32–4.19), participants with more than five years of work experience (aOR = 1.66; 95%CI: 1.01–2.73) and those with intermediate sleep quality (aOR = 2.06; CI: 1.03–4.11). About 80.0% of construction workers with LBP never seek healthcare services due to: a) time constraints (90.9%), b) financial constraints (18.1%) and c) fear of losing wages on seeking healthcare services (40.9%). The majority of the participants (94.8% among those without LBP and 72.3% among those with LBP) did nothing to prevent or manage LBP. Conclusion The prevalence of LBP in the past one year was high among construction workers where majority of workers never did anything to prevent or manage LBP. Therefore, the public health professionals should set up the health promotion, education, and interventions aimed at increasing awareness on preventive techniques and predisposing factors of LBP.

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Factors associated with low back pain among construction workers in Nepal: A cross-sectional study

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“…These workers tend to have sleep deprivation that leads to increasing daytime sleepiness during working hours and shift work schedule [ 8 , 9 , 10 ]. Several previous studies have reported that construction workers were likely to experience fatigue, pain, and specific diseases due to sleep disturbances [ 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ]. Consequently, there is ongoing research to identify the relationship among sleep disturbances, occupational environment for shift workers, and health problems in diverse groups of workers [ 10 , 14 ].…”

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Factors Associated with Poor Quality of Sleep in Construction Workers: A Secondary Data Analysis

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Lim

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This study aimed to explore factors associated with poor quality of sleep in construction workers. This study was cross-sectional, correlational in design and used secondary data from fatigue instrument development study. We analyzed the data from 206 participants aged over 19 years who worked at construction sites for more than 6 months. We used multivariate binary logistic regression to identify the factors associated with poor quality of sleep. We classified the two sleep quality groups based on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score, and almost 63% of them were classified as the poor quality of sleep group. Based on multivariate binary logistic regression (Cox and Snell R2 = 0.317, Nagelkerke R2 = 0.429), the poor quality of sleep group tended to sleep for a shorter duration before the working day, and not only showed lower sleep latency and higher levels of daytime dysfunction and discomfort in daily life, but also had more chronic disease, depressive symptoms, and higher physical fatigue. Our study findings support that there are many modifiable factors associated with poor sleep and a high rate of poor quality of sleep occurred in construction workers. Thus, clinicians should consider providing diverse options for applying interventions to ensure better sleep, fatigue management, and depression prevention in construction workers after considering their unique characteristics.

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“…Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is a major global occupational health and safety problem, and employees working in the construction company have potential risk of it [1][2][3]. Worldwide, the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms involving one or more body regions is higher in construction workers [4].…”

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Musculoskeletal Pain and Associated Factors among Building Construction Workers in Southeastern Ethiopia

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2019

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Background: Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is a major global occupational health problem, and employees in the construction industry have potential risk of it. Worldwide, the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms involving one or more body regions is higher in construction workers. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and associated factors among building construction workers. Methodology: An institutional based cross sectional study was carried out among building construction employees in Goba towm from April 01-30/2017. Structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used to select the study sample. Simple random sampling method was employed to select the study participants. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 20 computer software. Binary logistic regression and multivariable logistic regression analysis with 95% confidence interval (CI) were performed. Result: The overall prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among building construction workers was 43.9% [95 % CI: (37.2, 49.3)] in the previous 12 months. Lower back (25.5%), wrist/ hands (16.9%), and upper back (15.7%) disorders were the three leading types of musculoskeletal disorders. Work category (AOR=3.71 for manual laborer and AOR=1.30 for masonry), and experience (AOR = 0.51) were identified as risk factors of musculoskeletal pain. Conclusion: In this study the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among building construction workers is high. Being manual laborer and masonry, and working more than 5 years in the construction work will raise the odds of musculoskeletal pain.

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A Survey of Work-Related Pain Prevalence Among Construction Workers in Hong Kong: A Case-Control Study

Cited by 29 publications

References 30 publications

Factors associated with low back pain among construction workers in Nepal: A cross-sectional study

Factors associated with low back pain among construction workers in Nepal: A cross-sectional study

Factors Associated with Poor Quality of Sleep in Construction Workers: A Secondary Data Analysis

Musculoskeletal Pain and Associated Factors among Building Construction Workers in Southeastern Ethiopia

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