Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and associated risk factors among UPM bus drivers

Azhar, Aini Nurliyana (2012) Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and associated risk factors among UPM bus drivers. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Summary: Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorder is a significant public health because of high numbers of cases reported especially in the working population. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and its associated risk factors among Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) bus drivers. Methodology: A cross sectional study was done on all UPM bus drivers. A modified, validated Standardized Nordic Questionnaire was used to obtain information about socio demography, health status, job characteristics, perceived ergonomics risk factors and musculoskeletal symptoms among 47 bus drivers. Height and weight were measured and BMI was calculated. A calibrated Human Vibration Meter was used to measure whole body vibration (WBV) exposure while postural analysis was used to evaluate awkward working posture. Results: The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) among university bus drivers was 97.9%. Majority (78.7%) of the respondents experienced musculoskeletal symptoms involving lower back compared to other body parts. Other common sites were knee (63.8%), leg (59.6%) and neck (53.2%). The level of whole body vibration (WBV) magnitude did not exceed exposure action value (EA V) of European Directive (0.27 m/s2). There was significant association between duration of working hours per day and prolong sitting with MSS (p<0.05). Conclusion: Work related exposures were the significant associated risk factors of musculoskeletal symptoms among university bus drivers. Actions need to be taken by the management to improve the working condition of the bus drivers. Keyword: Musculoskeletal symptoms, bus drivers, risk factors

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2022 08:19
Last Modified:	30 Aug 2023 04:12
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/277

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