Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders at Workplaces in the People’s Republic of China

Bao, Stephen; Winkel, Jørgen; Shahnavaz, Houshang

doi:10.1080/10803548.2000.11076472

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“…Among female respondents in our study, around 25% reported lower back pain (overall 22.41%) that was higher than previous study from Bangladesh (18%) [ 52 ]. Our prevalence rate of lower back pain was consistent with nationwide study of Taiwan [ 13 ] and China [ 53 ]. This is in line with the findings among 210 workers of thirty five garment factories from Jaipur, India [ 54 ].…”

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Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and ergonomic risk assessment among readymade garment workers of Bangladesh: A cross sectional study

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BackgroundWork related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are one of the most common occupational diseases which mainly affects the lower back, neck and upper and lower extremities. The aim of this study was to determine prevalence of WMSDs in nine body regions among Ready Made Garment (RMG) workers in Bangladesh and ergonomics assessment of their exposure to risk factors for the development of WMSDs.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted among 232 RMG employees (male: 46; female: 186; age: >18yrs) from nine RMG factories in Dhaka division during October 2015 to February 2016. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire consist of demographic questions, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire-Extended (NMQ-E) for WMSDs assessment in nine body regions and Quick Exposure Check (QEC) method for ergonomic assessment. Prevalence of WMSDs for each body region was determined. The association between WMSDs and ergonomic assessment of their exposure to risk factors were also analyzed.ResultsRespondents’ mean age was 31.3 years (SD = 7). Their mean Body Mass Index (BMI) was 23.51 kg/m2 (SD = 3.74). Among 186 female respondents, 46 reported lower back pain (24.7%) and 44 reported neck pain (23.7%). Among 46 male respondents, 10 reported neck pain (21.7%) while 6 reported knee pain (13%). Statistically significant relationship was found between twelve month WMSDs in anatomical region in elbows (p = 0.02), hips (p = 0.01), knees (p = 0.01) and ankle (p = 0.05) with age; upper back (p = 0.001), elbows (p = 0.001), wrists (p = 0.03), hips (p = 0.001) and ankles (p = 0.01) with job experience; hips with BMI (p = 0.03); elbows (p = 0.04) with daily working hour. QEC assessment showed that level of exposure to WMSDs risk was high among 80% of the study population (p<0.003).ConclusionThe study found that lower back and neck were the most affected areas among RMG workers. Moreover, QEC findings warned the level of exposure to WMSDs risks is high and ergonomics intervention along with investigation and change to decrease exposure level is essential. Addressing musculoskeletal risk factors through ergonomic interventions in terms of working space, workers sitting/standing posture, seat and hand position during work and work-rest cycle are encouraged in RMG sector and policy makers.

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Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and ergonomic risk assessment among readymade garment workers of Bangladesh: A cross sectional study

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“…A cross‐national study indicates that the prevalence of back pain is at least as high in China as in the United States [1]. Annual prevalence rates among workers in certain occupations in China exceed 50% [2–5]. With a population of 1.3 billion people, China is the most populous country on Earth, and so the presentation of rates somewhat mischaracterizes the problem.…”

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West China Hospital Set of Measures in Chinese to Evaluate Back Pain Treatment

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Yang

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“…[11] Demographic variables, workload and psychosocial factors are also known to play important roles in the development of MSD. 8 Bank workers in operations section are involved in long periods of static work, awkward posture, prolong sitting and repetitive computer activities. Thus, these tasks may predispose them to MSDs.…”

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Musculoskeletal disorders and associated disabilities among bank workers

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Kamalanathan

Ibrahim³

et al. 2015

Int J Res Med Sci

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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) refers to an amalgam of inflammatory and degenerative conditions which affects muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, peripheral nerves, and supporting blood vessels presenting with ache, pain, numbness or discomfort. 1-2 According to European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, workrelated musculoskeletal disorders are impairments of bodily structures such as muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves, bones and localized blood circulation system, that are caused or aggravated primarily by work and by the effects of the immediate environment in which work is performed. 3 Musculoskeletal disorders affect all persons irrespective of age and sex, and are mostly ABSTRACT Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the most common health problems encountered in the workplace around the globe leading to disabling conditions there by reducing human performance and subsequently quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of MSDs and associated disabilities and also to identify the risk factors responsible for their occurrence among bank workers in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. Methods: Annual prevalence of MSD was determined through a cross sectional survey from a sample of 300 bank workers. A pre-validated questionnaire adopted from modified Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire and 12 Item General Health Questionnaire was used to obtain information about participant's demographic characteristics, job characteristics, psychosocial stress, musculoskeletal impairments and the resulting disability in different body regions. Data was obtained from the participant's at their respective working places in Kancheepuram for a period of 1 month. Results: Annual prevalence of 33.8% was observed for the MSD, with a disability rate of 8.5%.The body region mostly affected was the lower back (51.8%) followed by the neck (48.2%), shoulder (40.2%) and upper back (39.6%). In terms of disability, the same pattern was noted with rates for the lower back, neck, shoulder and upper back being 18.9%, 13.4%, 11.6% and 9.1% respectively. The risk factors identified as being responsible for MSD were job tenure, psychosocial stress, and female sex while those responsible for the disabilities were job tenure and psychosocial stress. Conclusion: Low prevalence of MSDs and associated disabilities was observed.

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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders at Workplaces in the People’s Republic of China

Cited by 26 publications

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Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and ergonomic risk assessment among readymade garment workers of Bangladesh: A cross sectional study

Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and ergonomic risk assessment among readymade garment workers of Bangladesh: A cross sectional study

West China Hospital Set of Measures in Chinese to Evaluate Back Pain Treatment

Musculoskeletal disorders and associated disabilities among bank workers

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