Occupational lower back pain and associated factors among taxi drivers in Mekelle city, north Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Yitayal, Melisew Mekie; Ayhualem, Sileshi; Fiseha, Berihu; Kahasay, Gebresilassie; Gashaw, Moges; Gebre, Hagazi

doi:10.1080/10803548.2021.1952773

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“…With similar driving tasks, the findings of this study differed from those of previous NMQ surveys of other professional drivers. Yitayal et al [ 35 ] investigated 294 taxi drivers in Ethiopia and found that the prevalence of low back discomfort within one year was 27.9%, which was lower than our findings. However, this prevalence in 1242 taxi drivers in Taipei was 51% [ 36 ], which was higher than our study.…”

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Self-Reported Musculoskeletal Disorder Symptoms among Bus Drivers in the Taipei Metropolitan Area

Chen

Alexander

2022

IJERPH

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Bus driving is considered a highly stressful and unhealthy occupation, even among sedentary jobs, because of the particular task characteristics. This study used the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) to interview bus drivers and determine the risk factors for musculoskeletal discomfort. The NMQ was distributed to 152 bus drivers in the Taipei metropolitan area (Taiwan) and the valid data of 145 respondents were analyzed. The survey revealed that the overall prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder symptoms in any body part during the preceding year was 78.3%, and the body parts for which with the prevalence of discomfort was highest were the neck (46.9%), right shoulder (40.0%), lower back (37.2%), and left shoulder (33.8%). Stress and an uncomfortable seat may contribute to neck, shoulder, and lower back discomfort. Stretching between trips may help to reduce neck and shoulder discomfort. When comparing our results with those of similar studies, we discovered that the prevalence of symptoms and detailed risk factors vary by country and region. On this basis, we believe that local investigations emphasizing specific task arrangements and characteristics are needed to address the problem of musculoskeletal disorders in bus drivers.

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Self-Reported Musculoskeletal Disorder Symptoms among Bus Drivers in the Taipei Metropolitan Area

Chen

Alexander

2022

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“…Furthermore, in this study, an association was observed between LBP and not use of an adjustable seats, and the odds of LBP were more likely among taxi drivers who did not use adjustable seats when compared with those who use an adjustable seat with back support, and this finding is supported by similar studies conducted in Mekelle,16 17 58 Turkey,15 Hungary, Central Europe 14. This finding is supported by different studies and sitting for long periods in uncomfortable seats with no back support and allowing inappropriate postures would cause increased postural stress, which in turn would lead to musculoskeletal problems such as LBP 59 60.…”

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“…Lower back pain is very common among truck, bus and taxi drivers and is one of the most commonly reported occupational health problems among professional drivers 7. The magnitude of LBP among taxi drivers has been reported in different studies, such as Iran, 51.2%,8 Ghana, 34.3%,9 Taiwan, 51%,10 Saudi Arabia, 60.7%,11 Cameron, 72.8%,12 China, 54%,13 Hungary, 61.36%,14 Turkey, 49.7%,15 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 64.2%,16 Tigray, Ethiopia, 27.9% 17…”

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Prevalence and associated factors of low back pain among taxi drivers in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

2023

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ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the prevalence of low back pain and associated factors among professional taxi drivers.DesignCommunity-based cross-sectional study.Setting and participantsA Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to collect data. Through a simple random sampling technique, 371 taxi drivers were selected in Gondar City, Ethiopia.Data analysisSPSS V.22 was used for data analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify the factors associated with low back pain. A p value less than 0.05 and an adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with 95% CI were used to declare statistical significance.ResultA total of 371 respondents, with a response rate of 95.4%, have participated. The past 1 year and week’s prevalence of low back pain among taxi drivers was 85.7% (95% CI 82.5 to 89.2) and 53.4% (95% Cl 48.0 to 58.5), respectively. Overweight/obese (AOR=0.33, 95% CI (0.14 to 0.80)), alcohol drinking (AOR=4.77, 95% CI (1.16 to 19.5)), job dissatisfaction (AOR=4.58, 95% CI (1.39 to 15.2)), prolonged working hours per day (AOR=2.64; 95% CI (1.02 to 6.08)), not using the adjustable seat with back support (AOR=6.38, 95% CI (2.39 to 17.01)) were associated with low back pain among taxi drivers.ConclusionThe prevalence of low back pain among taxi drivers was high. Being overweight/obese, alcohol drinking, job dissatisfaction, prolonged working hours per day, and not using adjustable seats with back support, were factors associated with low back pain among taxi drivers. Therefore, ergonomic and behavioural-related awareness training is recommended to minimise the burden of low back pain among taxi drivers.

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“…It is important to take into account measurements of the human body when designing a vehicle. Driver's posture encompassing the static and dynamic anthropometric demands of the operator is also considered in the vehicle design process (Benos et al, 2020;Yitayal et al, 2022). Other variables that could be used to determine the ergonomic suitability of the drivers in the workstation are; seating comfort, postural composition, and body flexibility (Ismaila et al, 2015).…”

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Mismatch Between Anthropometric Measurements of Occupational Drivers in Southwest Nigeria and Vehicle Seat Design Parameters

Onawumi,

Akinrinade,

Abisoye

et al. 2023

int.jour.sci.res.mana

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Most commercial vehicles used for transportation are not manufactured in Nigeria. As a result, the design of these vehicles, which relies on anthropometric measurements from the manufacturing countries, does not adequately accommodate the variations in anthropometric measurements of Nigerian drivers. This mismatch can lead to ergonomic risk and musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, this study investigated the level of mismatch between drivers’ anthropometric characteristics and seat design variables of selected commercial vehicles. A total of 161 male drivers were randomly selected, and data was collected using standard Nordic questionnaires. The anthropometric characteristics of the drivers were measured using a stadiometer and measuring tape. Seat design variables were also measured using a tape rule and steel rule. The collected data were subjected to statistical analysis, including the calculation of means, standard deviations, and 5th, 50th, and 95th percentiles of the anthropometric measurements. The results revealed the average anthropometric measurements for sitting height (erect), sitting height (normal), shoulder height, buttock-knee length, and buttock-popliteal length to be 83.01, 77.86, 52.71, 57.07, and 50.20 cm, respectively. Comparing the results of the seat variables with the relevant anthropometric characteristics, a mismatch in the measurements was observed. This led to the conclusion that the existing commercial vehicle seats in the Southwest region are not compatible with the anthropometric dimensions of the drivers.

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Occupational lower back pain and associated factors among taxi drivers in Mekelle city, north Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 9 publications

References 31 publications

Self-Reported Musculoskeletal Disorder Symptoms among Bus Drivers in the Taipei Metropolitan Area

Self-Reported Musculoskeletal Disorder Symptoms among Bus Drivers in the Taipei Metropolitan Area

Prevalence and associated factors of low back pain among taxi drivers in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

Mismatch Between Anthropometric Measurements of Occupational Drivers in Southwest Nigeria and Vehicle Seat Design Parameters

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