Publication: Musculoskeletal disorders among Thai women in construction-related work
6
Issued Date
2014-01-01
Resource Type
ISSN
10105395
Other identifier(s)
2-s2.0-84898994355
Rights
Mahidol University
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. Vol.26, No.2 (2014), 196-202
Suggested Citation
Suda Hanklang, Orawan Kaewboonchoo, Pimpan Silpasuwan, Suriyaphun S. Mungarndee Musculoskeletal disorders among Thai women in construction-related work. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. Vol.26, No.2 (2014), 196-202. doi:10.1177/1010539512466429 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/34399
Research Projects
Organizational Units
Authors
Journal Issue
Thesis
Title
Musculoskeletal disorders among Thai women in construction-related work
Other Contributor(s)
Abstract
A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder symptoms and its risk factors among women rebar workers. A simple random sampling method was used and data were collected by face-to-face interview and ergonomic assessment from February to March 2011. A total of 272 women rebar workers with at least 6 months' job experience participated in this study. The findings revealed that 57.7% of workers reported musculoskeletal disorder symptoms with low back and shoulders as the most common body parts affected (46.0%). Multiple logistic regression analysis indicated 2 variables that are significantly associated with musculoskeletal disorders: prolonged working hours (adjusted odds ratio = 7.63; 95% confidence interval = 2.06-28.31) and awkward posture (adjusted odds ratio = 43.79; 95% confidence interval = 17.09-112.20). The high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among women rebar workers suggests that an appropriate ergonomic workstation design and ergonomic training for women rebar workers are necessary. © 2012 APJPH.