Predictors of Low Back Pain Risk among Rubber Harvesters

Chokprasit, Parnchon; Yimthiang, Supabhorn; Veerasakul, Siriluk

doi:10.3390/ijerph191710492

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“…The values of the variables included in the equation can be found in Table 3. Manual work, heavy lifting, and frequency of loads handling have been associated with LBP among farmers (10). In the present study, a survey conducted among CPs in Chinchiná and Palestina revealed a high point prevalence of LBP, reaching 58.2% (95% CI 48-68).…”

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“…However, Barrero (31) reported higher LBP prevalence among a rural rice farmers in China, with a one-year prevalence of 64% (CI 63.1-65.0) and the highest prevalence (61%) observed in male subjects aged 45 and 55. Similarly, rubber harvesters, in Thailand, showed a prevalence of 711.2% (95% CI 0.716-1.900) (10).…”

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“…In a study carried out on 317 rubber harvesters, Chokprasit et al (10) confirmed that low back pain is the main work-related musculoskeletal disorder, with a disease prevalence of 71.2%, with heavy workload representing a significant predictive risk factor.…”

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Factors Associated with Low Back Pain in Coffee Pickers from Chinchiná and Palestina (Colombia)

Duque Vera,

Montoya Restrepo,

García Cristancho

et al. 2023

Hacia Promoc. Salud

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Objective. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of low back pain and associated risk factors among coffee pickers. Methods. The participants completed a survey and underwent tests to determine flexibility and V̇ O2max. Results. Among 98 coffee pickers with an average age of 44.7 (±13.7), 58.2% had experienced low back pain. The average duration and intensity of low back pain in the patients were 6.0 ± 6.5 years and 47.1 ± 21.0 mm/100 mm respectively. The average values of body fat and V̇ O2max were 13.2 ± 2.8% y 32.5 ± 8.6 ml.kg-1.min-1 respectively. Regression analysis showed that for a higher V̇ O2max value decreased the probability of experiencing low back pain, while a higher body fat content increased the probability of suffering from low back pain. Conclusions. There is a high prevalence of low back pain among coffee pickers from Chinchiná and Palestina. Higher body fat content increases the likelihood of experiencing lumbar pain, while elevated levels of V̇ O2max decrease it.

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Factors Associated with Low Back Pain in Coffee Pickers from Chinchiná and Palestina (Colombia)

Duque Vera,

Montoya Restrepo,

García Cristancho

et al. 2023

Hacia Promoc. Salud

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“…Work related MSDs in agriculture or dairy farming are occur due to bending, squatting, kneeling in awkward postures and continuous load lifting for prolonged duration. To reduce the risk of WMSDs, systematic quantification and analysis of risk factors are necessary 15) . Depending on the task or activities perfromed in dairy famring the level of risk and MSDs vary similar to that being observed by author in case of mechanized wood loading.…”

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Musculoskeletal Health Problems and their Association with Risk Factors among Manual Dairy Farm Workers

Gurnani¹,

Singh²,

Sain³

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Work related musculoskeletal problems are very common in industries operating their routine activities manually. These problems are the outcome of various strenuous tasks in awkward postures. A study in similar contrast was carried out for manual Indian dairy farm workers to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems and associated postural risk in this occupation. For this purpose a modified Nordic questionnaire was administered among 125 manual dairy farm workers. Binary logistic regression was applied to determine the association of postural risk factors and prevalence of musculoskeletal problems. As per the results, lower back pain was found to be the most common health issue (50.52%) mostly affecting workers engaged in fodder cutting (64.29%) and working in cowshed (63.16%). The age was significantly associated with musculoskeletal disorders in shoulders (OR=1.122, p=0.038), lower back area (OR=1.145, p=0.027) and also knees (OR=1.457, p=0.001). The workers with a balanced BMI ratio (20.1-25) were associated with very less neck disorders (OR=0.01, p=0.035) as compared to those who are underweight or overweight. The most strenuous task in dairy work is miking of cattle which was significantly associated with neck disorders (OR=5.731, , p=0.045) compared to other tasks. The height of an individual is also associated with heavy disorders in neck area of workers. With a proper ergonomic intervention, quality training of workers, use of proper hand tools and aids as well as modification in workstation design are needed to provide the more comfortable work life to dairy farm workers.

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Musculoskeletal disorders and pain in agricultural workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Shivakumar,

Welsh,

Bajpai

et al. 2023

Rheumatol Int

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Agricultural workers constitute two-thirds of the population of Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) and are at increased risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) due to high-risk activities. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to synthesise the prevalence, predictors, and outcomes of musculoskeletal pain amongst agricultural workers to identify priority areas for prevention and development of early interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis included Studies published from the inception of global electronic databases until 30 September 2022 were included. Prevalence estimates for MSDs among agricultural workers aged over 18 years in LMIC were extracted. Narrative synthesis summarized study findings and pooled estimates for 12-month pain prevalence were calculated. 7502 potential studies were identified. 64 studies (68,684 participants from 23 countries) were included in the systematic review; 33 studies were included in the meta-analysis. Low back pain was the most widely investigated symptom. The 12-month pooled prevalence of low back pain was highest in Africa [61.96% (45.69–76.22)] compared to Asia [54.16% (47.76–60.50)] and South/Central America [28.52%(10.91–50.33)]. Narrative synthesis found associations between MSDs, particular activities including heavy lifting and repetitive movements, and outcomes including reduced productivity. MSDs are common in agriculture workers in LMIC. Global prevalence of low back pain in farmers, particularly in Africa, is greater than in previously reported global prevalence in the general population. This may be attributed to environmental factors and high-risk activities which could be targeted for prevention and early intervention strategies to support individuals, prevent disability, and reduce loss of productivity.

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Predictors of Low Back Pain Risk among Rubber Harvesters

Cited by 8 publications

References 37 publications

Factors Associated with Low Back Pain in Coffee Pickers from Chinchiná and Palestina (Colombia)

Factors Associated with Low Back Pain in Coffee Pickers from Chinchiná and Palestina (Colombia)

Musculoskeletal Health Problems and their Association with Risk Factors among Manual Dairy Farm Workers

Musculoskeletal disorders and pain in agricultural workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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