Prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among Myanmar migrant workers in Thai seafood industries

• Autorzy: Soe K. T. , Laosee O. , Limsatchapanich S. , Rattanapan C.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with self-administered questionnaires among 368 Myanmar migrant workers to investigate the prevalence of and to determine the risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the Thai seafood industry. The results showed the prevalence of MSDs was 45.1% occurring in the last 7 days. Marital status, number of dependents, other health problems, working hours, repetitive hand movements, awkward posture of wrists, prolonged standing, and manual handling of heavy loads were found to be associated with MSDs. Multiple logistic regression indicated that the workers who were married, had more than two dependents, and had more exposure to awkward wrist postures were at significantly increased risk of MSDs. The study findings suggest the need for adequate knowledge of ergonomics and for awareness campaign programs focusing on prevention of MSDs, especially low back pain, to be initiated in industries for earlier detection of symptoms among seafood processing workers.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMDs); Myanmar workers; Thai seafood industries

PL

konserwacja profilaktyczna; czynniki ryzyka; choroby narządów ruchu; pracownik; przemysł spożywczy

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2015
• Tom: Vol. 21, No. 4
• Strony: 539--546
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 36 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Soe K. T.

• Myanmar Ministry of Health; Mahidol University, Thailand

autor

Laosee O.

• Mahidol University, Thailand

autor

Limsatchapanich S.

• Samutsongkram Provincial Health Office, Thailand

autor

Rattanapan C.

• Mahidol University, Thailand

Uwagi

PL

Opracowanie ze środków MNiSW w ramach umowy 812/P-DUN/2016 na działalność upowszechniającą naukę.