Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their associated factors among quarry workers in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study
Quarry workers are commonly afflicted with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This health problem has been recognized as a significant threat to the quarry workers' safety but is rarely reported, particularly in Nigeria. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of MSDs and their asso...
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doaj-e187a3433cba43c88bca3af898acdfa42021-03-03T04:23:21ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402021-02-0172e06130Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their associated factors among quarry workers in Nigeria: A cross-sectional studyStanley Njaka0Dariah Mohd Yusoff1Siti Marwanis Anua2Yee Cheng Kueh3Chuks Oswald Edeogu4Nursing Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, NigeriaNursing Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Nigeria; Corresponding author.Environmental and Occupational Health Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, MalaysiaSchool of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, MalaysiaFaculty of Medicine Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, NigeriaQuarry workers are commonly afflicted with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This health problem has been recognized as a significant threat to the quarry workers' safety but is rarely reported, particularly in Nigeria. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of MSDs and their associated factors among quarry workers. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted, and data were collected using a self-administered Standard Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. A total of 266 participants were selected through systematic random sampling method among male and female quarry workers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The data were analysed using SPSS version 26, and descriptive statistics were used to determine the prevalence and types of MSDs. Simple and multiple logistic regressions were used to identify the factors associated with MSDs. Results: The results revealed that majority of the respondents (89.8%) had MSDs, with the most common types being lower back pain (83.1%) and elbow pain (45.9%). Based on multiple logistic regression modelling, BMI (Adjusted OR 0.17, 95% CI 0.06,0.55, p = 0.003), age (Adjusted OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.07, 1.23, p < 0.001), work experience (Adjusted OR 2.08, CI 1.00, 4.30, p = 0.049), Vibration exposure (Adjusted OR 0.45, CI 0.27, 0.74, P = 0.002), working hour (Adjusted OR 6.84, CI 0.84, 53.4, p = 0.007) and break time (Adjusted OR 0.95, 95% CI 0.91,0.98, p = 0.006) were significantly associated with MSDs. Conclusion: MSDs are prevalent among the quarry workers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Thus, there is an urgent need to increase the workers' and employers' awareness of appropriate ergonomic and personal measures needed to improve the workers' safety and well-being.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844021002358Musculoskeletal disordersQuarry workersAssociated factorsSafety at work |
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their associated factors among quarry workers in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study |
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their associated factors among quarry workers in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study |
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their associated factors among quarry workers in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study |
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their associated factors among quarry workers in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study |
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their associated factors among quarry workers in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study |
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musculoskeletal disorders (msds) and their associated factors among quarry workers in nigeria: a cross-sectional study |
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Quarry workers are commonly afflicted with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This health problem has been recognized as a significant threat to the quarry workers' safety but is rarely reported, particularly in Nigeria. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of MSDs and their associated factors among quarry workers. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted, and data were collected using a self-administered Standard Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. A total of 266 participants were selected through systematic random sampling method among male and female quarry workers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The data were analysed using SPSS version 26, and descriptive statistics were used to determine the prevalence and types of MSDs. Simple and multiple logistic regressions were used to identify the factors associated with MSDs. Results: The results revealed that majority of the respondents (89.8%) had MSDs, with the most common types being lower back pain (83.1%) and elbow pain (45.9%). Based on multiple logistic regression modelling, BMI (Adjusted OR 0.17, 95% CI 0.06,0.55, p = 0.003), age (Adjusted OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.07, 1.23, p < 0.001), work experience (Adjusted OR 2.08, CI 1.00, 4.30, p = 0.049), Vibration exposure (Adjusted OR 0.45, CI 0.27, 0.74, P = 0.002), working hour (Adjusted OR 6.84, CI 0.84, 53.4, p = 0.007) and break time (Adjusted OR 0.95, 95% CI 0.91,0.98, p = 0.006) were significantly associated with MSDs. Conclusion: MSDs are prevalent among the quarry workers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Thus, there is an urgent need to increase the workers' and employers' awareness of appropriate ergonomic and personal measures needed to improve the workers' safety and well-being. |
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