The prevalence of and risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in thai oil palm harvesting workers: A cross-sectional study
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common in various occupations. However, there is still limited research about the prevalence of, and risk factors associated with, MSDs among oil palm harvesting workers in Thailand. To investigate the prevalence of MSDs and risk factors associated with MSDs in T...
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th-mahidol.770452022-08-04T16:24:20Z The prevalence of and risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in thai oil palm harvesting workers: A cross-sectional study Petcharatana Bhuanantanondh Bryan Buchholz Sara Arphorn Pornpimol Kongtip Susan Woskie University of Massachusetts Lowell Mahidol University Environmental Science Medicine Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common in various occupations. However, there is still limited research about the prevalence of, and risk factors associated with, MSDs among oil palm harvesting workers in Thailand. To investigate the prevalence of MSDs and risk factors associated with MSDs in Thai oil palm harvesting workers, face-to-face interviews were conducted with Thai oil palm harvesting workers in Krabi Province, Thailand, using a questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of four sections which included information on demographic characteristics, work-related characteristics, job stress, and MSDs. A total of 334 oil palm harvesting workers participated in the current study. The prevalence of MSDs during the past 12 months was 88.0%. Lower back MSDs had the highest (59.0%) 12-month prevalence among oil palm harvesting workers, followed by shoulder (37.1%) and neck (27.2%). Factors associated with lower back MSDs included type of task, heavy lifting, and job stress. Moreover, type of task, repetitive movement, and job stress were associated with shoulder and neck MSDs. The cutters had a higher risk of having shoulder and neck MSDs, primarily due to the fact that their work involved cutting the fresh fruit bunches from high up in the trees. The collectors had more back issues due to the heavy lifting. These findings showed the need to raise awareness, and to design guidelines and interventions to prevent MSDs in oil palm harvesting workers. 2022-08-04T08:41:33Z 2022-08-04T08:41:33Z 2021-05-02 Article International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Vol.18, No.10 (2021) 10.3390/ijerph18105474 16604601 16617827 2-s2.0-85106196257 https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/77045 Mahidol University SCOPUS https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85106196257&origin=inward |
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common in various occupations. However, there is still limited research about the prevalence of, and risk factors associated with, MSDs among oil palm harvesting workers in Thailand. To investigate the prevalence of MSDs and risk factors associated with MSDs in Thai oil palm harvesting workers, face-to-face interviews were conducted with Thai oil palm harvesting workers in Krabi Province, Thailand, using a questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of four sections which included information on demographic characteristics, work-related characteristics, job stress, and MSDs. A total of 334 oil palm harvesting workers participated in the current study. The prevalence of MSDs during the past 12 months was 88.0%. Lower back MSDs had the highest (59.0%) 12-month prevalence among oil palm harvesting workers, followed by shoulder (37.1%) and neck (27.2%). Factors associated with lower back MSDs included type of task, heavy lifting, and job stress. Moreover, type of task, repetitive movement, and job stress were associated with shoulder and neck MSDs. The cutters had a higher risk of having shoulder and neck MSDs, primarily due to the fact that their work involved cutting the fresh fruit bunches from high up in the trees. The collectors had more back issues due to the heavy lifting. These findings showed the need to raise awareness, and to design guidelines and interventions to prevent MSDs in oil palm harvesting workers. |
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The prevalence of and risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in thai oil palm harvesting workers: A cross-sectional study |
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The prevalence of and risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in thai oil palm harvesting workers: A cross-sectional study |
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The prevalence of and risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in thai oil palm harvesting workers: A cross-sectional study |
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The prevalence of and risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in thai oil palm harvesting workers: A cross-sectional study |
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The prevalence of and risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in thai oil palm harvesting workers: A cross-sectional study |
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