Title: A Cross-Sectional Study on Musculoskeletal Disorders among Textile Mill Workers in Ahmedabad City
Authors: Dr Sandeep Kumar Chauhan, Dr Arohi Chauhan, Dr Aparajita Shukla
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i10.49
Abstract
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common work-related health problem, with almost one in four workers reporting backache and one in five complaining of muscular pains. Manual handling, lifting, holding, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or movement of a load, is the largest cause of injury in the textiles sector. Hence, A cross-sectional study with the aim of assessing prevalence of MSDs was conducted among Textile mill workers. Methodology: The study was carried out in five textile mills located in and around Ahmedabad city during August 2011 to August 2012. Result: Prevalence of MSDs was 17.9%. Out of which, 15 (1.7%) had MSDs related to upper limb, 25(2.8%) had MSDs related to lower limb, 64(7.2%) had back pain while 55(6.2%) had bodyache. Occurrence of MSDs was related to pre-employment training status and Body Mass Index whereas MSDs occurrence was not related to age of the workers. Conclusion: MSDs are widely prevalent among textile mill workers and it has an important relationship with pre-employment training and BMI. So, more emphasis is needed to train the workers before they start their job to reduce MSDs in order to have a healthy workforce ultimately contributing to high productivity and gains.
Keywords: Musculoskeletal disorders, textile mill workers, training.
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