The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) associated with psychosocial and ergonomic risk factors among female tailors in Temerloh, Pahang

Mohd Piah, Nurhasnida (2014) The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) associated with psychosocial and ergonomic risk factors among female tailors in Temerloh, Pahang. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Project paper (B.S.(Environmental & Occupational Health)) – Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2014. Introduction: Musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) arise among sewing machine operators (SMOs) in textile or garment industries increased especially in developing countries. This condition has been attributed to poor working posture and repetitive task. Other risk factor which contributed to musculoskeletal problems is psychosocial risk factors, but a few literature reviews shows the association between psychosocial risk factors, but a few literature reviews shows the association between psychosocial risk factors with musculoskeletal symptoms among SMOs. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of MSS associated with psychosocial and ergonomic risk factors among female tailors in Temerloh, Pahang. Methods: Snowball sampling method was adopted in this study with a total of 25 female tailors in Temerloh participated. Data was collected through face-to-face interview using modified Standardized Nordiq Questionnaire (SNQ), Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) to determine the relationship between MSS with psychosocial and ergonomic risk factors respectively. Results: The highest prevalence rates of MSS among female tailors were in the upper back (52%), lower back pain (44%) and shoulder pain (40%)in the last 12 months. The analytical statistics shows there was no any link between socio-demographic background (age, body mass index and physical activity), ergonomic (awkward posture) and psychosocial risk factors (job decision latitude, job demand and social support). Conclusion: This study shows no significant association between MSS with psychosocial and ergonomic risk factors among female tailors in Temerloh, Pahang. Keywords: Musculoskeletal symptoms, psychosocial risk factors, ergonomic risk factors, female tailors.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms. Adni Syuhaida Zon
Date Deposited:	23 Nov 2022 03:53
Last Modified:	24 Mar 2023 01:19
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/490

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