Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Correlates among Agricultural Workers in Bhatar Block of Purba Bardhaman District, West Bengal
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Agriculture is one of the principal occupations in India in the rural sector. The agricultural workers are exposed constantly to various kinds of hazards making them vulnerable to different musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Aims, Settings and Design: Bhatar block in Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal is agriculture based area. Objectives of the present study were to find out the prevalence and correlates of musculoskeletal disorders among agricultural workers in Bhatar block. Materials and Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted during September to November 2017 with a sample of 210 fulltime agricultural workers. They were selected from the block by multistage random sampling. With prior consent, subjects were interviewed at the household level for all relevant information using a pre-tested schedule. Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was administered to identify the presence of MSDs during last one year. Analysis was done using software R version 3.4.3. Results: Among 210 study subjects, prevalence of any MSDs was 85.2%. Prevalence of acute stage and chronic stage MSDs were 15.24% and 85.2% respectively. In both acute and chronic stage, low backache was the most common MSD (32.38 % and 34.29% respectively) followed by knee pain (30.95% and 32.38% respectively). Duration of farming activity greater than 20 years had a statistically significant association with MSDs [p-value = 0.0049]. Only 43% of the workers sought medical help for their MSDs. Conclusion: Musculoskeletal disorders among agricultural workers are quite high with various types affecting their routine as well as occupational activities. Appropriate measures may be initiated.
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Dr. ShamikParna Paul, Dr. Kaushik Mitra, Dr. Amitava Chakrabarty, Dr. Dilip Kumar Das
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