Prevalence & risk factors of musculoskeletal impairments among auto-rickshaw drivers in a city of central India.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: The private and para-transit modes of transportation are in the nascent phase of development in the economy of Indian road transport sector. Which makes working as an auto-rickshaw driver an everyday struggle for the drivers; adding up in the obstacles in attainment of their general health and wellbeing. Autorickshaw drivers like other professional drivers are at higher risk of developing work related musculoskeletal disorders in our country especially due to poor road conditions, extended hours of work in bad posture, traffic congestion, poor ergonomic design of the auto-rickshaws and poor maintenance of the vehicle and so on. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 231 auto-rickshaw drivers registered with a randomly selected auto-rickshaw driver’ union situated in semi-urban area of the city after fulfillment of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Using Standardized Nordic Questionnaire interview sessions followed by clinical examination were conducted for data collection. Chi square test was applied using Epi-Info (V.7.2) and Open-Epi software to analyze the categorical variables and to assess the significance of the association with risk factors for development of musculoskeletal impairment. Results: Most prevalent MSD was reported at shoulder joints (50.6%), neck (42%) and in lower back (40.7%) during last 12 months. The presence of MSD was significantly associated with age, years of driving, age of vehicle (p-value<0.001); BMI (p-value<0.01). The risk of developing MSD increases with increase in years of driving.
Authors and Affiliations
Anupriya P. Mohokar, Aniruddha R. Deoke, Ajeet V. Soaji3
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