Prevalence and related factors of musculoskeletal disorders among local minibus drivers in Chiang Mai Province
Keywords:
Prevalence, Musculoskeletal disorders, Local minibus driversAbstract
This cross-sectional aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders among local minibus drivers in Chiang Mai Province. The sample of 344 local minibus drivers was recruited by convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using the questionnaire composed of 3 parts: 1) data in relation to musculoskeletal disorder according to the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire, 2) demographics data and health, and 3) ergonomic risk factors. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and multiple logistic regression.
The results showed that the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in the past 7 days and 12 months were 17.7 % and 84.9 %, respectively. Furthermore, the highest prevalence among the body parts was the shoulder joint and lower back. The factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in the past 7 days were age > 60 years, driving continuously without resting for more than 2 hours, and the leg posture in the position of stretched straight while stepping on the pedal. In addition, factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in the past 12 months included body mass index, driver's work experience, frequency of exercise, cycling, and driver's seated vibration. The result implicated that health authorities should promote activity to prevent musculoskeletal disorders such as promoting appropriate driving posture and enhancing regular exercise activities appropriately based on the information regarding personal and health and work-related factors of local minibus drivers.
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