Prevalence of common Musculo-skeletal problems and its effects on Quality of life among female workers in selected garments sectors, Bangalore. A Study protocol
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Musculoskeletal problem stands as one of the major occupational health problem in India, which is also estimated that the working employees in garment factories account for about 60% have common complain of musculoskeletal problems, due to the nature of the work prolong standing, highly repetitive work, heavy lifting, working with the hands lifted to shoulder height or higher, and working with the back twisted or bent forward and physical exposures, Which shows to predict impaired work ability, musculoskeletal disorders enhances long term sickness absentia. In views of this, the researcher wants to study the prevalence of common musculoskeletal problems and their quality of life among female garment workers. Objectives • To identify the prevalence of common musculo-skeletal problems among female workers in garment sectors • To find the effects of common musculo-skeletal problems on their quality of life. Methods: The Cross sectional descriptive research design was selected to identify the prevalence of common musculo skeletal problems. 384 Female garment workers between the age group of 20-60 yrs who fulfills the selection criteria were selected as sample by simple random sampling technique. After obtaining formal permission from the respective garment factories and written consent from the female garment workers, and the tool was administered. Descriptive and inferential statistics will be used to analyze the data. Conclusion: The female garment factory workers are involved in dual activity in workforce and at home. Majority of the women neglect their health, which leads to major health problems. It is also evident from studies conducted in various parts of the country that health problems are more prevalent among female garment workers and accounts for 78.89 % of musculo skeletal disorder. Therefore this study aims at investigating the prevalence of musculo-skeletal problems and its effect on quality of life among female garment factory.
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Prof. A. Santham Lilly pet
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