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Analysis of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain in Bus Drivers - A Cross -sectional Study


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1 Seth G .S. P. T. School & Centre & K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
2 Terna Medical College, New Mumbai, India
     

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Background: Professional bus drivers have been found to be at a higher risk for developing musculoskeletal pain.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain & to analyse the risk factors at Work-Station in Bus drivers.

Design: Cross- sectional study.

Method: 60 bus drivers were interviewed. A questionnaire was formulated on the basis of job demand analysis & ergonomic evaluation. Questions included were based on age, musculoskeletal pain, workrelated ergonomic & psychosocial stressing factors, and general health habits like addictions, exercise.

Result: Data was analysed by Logistic regression module & ODD'S ratio were calculated. Out of the 60 bus drivers, 20% reported no pain. Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain was 80%, in that most affected area was Low back (70%), neck (55%), shoulder (47.5%), Knee pain (31%) & then wrist & heel pain. The highest risk factors for back & neck pain were long term exposure to vibration & uncomfortable seat position.

Conclusion: Work related ergonomic & psychosocial factors showed a significant association with musculoskeletal pain in Bus drivers.


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Musculoskeletal Pain, Questionnaire, Bus Drivers
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Dipti B. Geete
Seth G .S. P. T. School & Centre & K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
Bhavana Mhatre
Seth G .S. P. T. School & Centre & K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
Amita Mehta
Seth G .S. P. T. School & Centre & K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
Madhavi Lokhande
Terna Medical College, New Mumbai, India

Abstract


Background: Professional bus drivers have been found to be at a higher risk for developing musculoskeletal pain.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain & to analyse the risk factors at Work-Station in Bus drivers.

Design: Cross- sectional study.

Method: 60 bus drivers were interviewed. A questionnaire was formulated on the basis of job demand analysis & ergonomic evaluation. Questions included were based on age, musculoskeletal pain, workrelated ergonomic & psychosocial stressing factors, and general health habits like addictions, exercise.

Result: Data was analysed by Logistic regression module & ODD'S ratio were calculated. Out of the 60 bus drivers, 20% reported no pain. Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain was 80%, in that most affected area was Low back (70%), neck (55%), shoulder (47.5%), Knee pain (31%) & then wrist & heel pain. The highest risk factors for back & neck pain were long term exposure to vibration & uncomfortable seat position.

Conclusion: Work related ergonomic & psychosocial factors showed a significant association with musculoskeletal pain in Bus drivers.


Keywords


Musculoskeletal Pain, Questionnaire, Bus Drivers

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