Quality of Life, Health Status, and Factors associated to Musculoskeletal Disorders among Textile Workers in Kalasin Province,Thailand

Abstract

This is a cross sectional study aims to investigate the quality of life, health status and factors associated to work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders musculoskeletal disorders among weavers in Phon Ngam, Kamalasai district, Kalasin Province.  The participants were 292  weavers using interview form. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, such as Frequency, Mean, Standard deviation and Pearson's correlation coefficient. The results revealed that most weavers were woman, earning less than 3,000 baht per month, most do not receive an annual physical examination with a history of illness, most of which were skeletal and musculoskeletal disorders. The majority of the weavers were home-based worker working neither receiving the training programme nor the health insurance. The factors related to work-related Musculoskeletal disorders were work experience, Illness history of musculoskeletal disorders, workplace environment, discouraged on weaving work, physical quality of life and social quality of life. Therefore, the authorities should be supporting the training for enhancing weaver careers including reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Also, the security to receive a full service of health insurance is necessary for weavers, which will lead to a better quality of life for the weavers.