scholarly journals Load Handling and Repetitive Movements Are Associated with Chronic Low Back Pain among Jute Mill Workers in India

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
S. Goswami ◽  
S. Dasgupta ◽  
A. Samanta ◽  
G. Talukdar ◽  
A. Chanda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Repetitive Movements ◽  
Load Handling ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

Introduction. WHO recognizes low back pain as one of the most important ergonomic stressors. Therefore, the present study was designed to find out the magnitude of the problem among jute mill workers in India and identify possible associations. Methodology. This cross-sectional workplace based study was conducted among eight (8) selected jute mills of India. Subjects with self-reported back pain for at least last 12 weeks were included and n=717 male jute mill workers actively engaged in work entered the study and completed all assessments. Results. Among all participants 55% (n=392) had current chronic low back pain. Age was an important association with subjects in the age group of 40–59 years more likely to have pain (p=0.02, OR 1.44). Regarding ergonomic risk factors lifting of load of more than 20 kg (p=0.04, OR 1.42) and repetitive movements of limbs (p=0.03, OR 0.67) were significant associations of chronic low back pain. Conclusion. This study identified a significant prevalence of current chronic low back pain among jute mill workers. Regarding ergonomic risk factors the present study has identified two significant associations: lifting of load above 20 kg and repetitive movements of limbs. Therefore, this study has identified need for workplace interventions in this occupational group employing approximately 3,50,000 workers in India.

scholarly journals Associação entre fatores de risco ergonômico e presença de dor lombar em equipe de enfermagem de âmbito hospitalar / Team association between ergonomic risk factors and presence of low back pain in hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 89095-89109
Author(s):  
Dulciane Nunes Paiva ◽  
Dionata Cristiano Schmidt ◽  
Litiele Evelin Wagner ◽  
Eduarda Chaves Silveira ◽  
Maria Eduarda Lara De Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

scholarly journals Ergonomic risk factors for low back pain in North Carolina crab pot and gill net commercial fishermen

2009 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen L. Kucera ◽  
Dana Loomis ◽  
Hester J. Lipscomb ◽  
Stephen W. Marshall ◽  
Gary A. Mirka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Gill Net ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

Assessment of the Associated Risk Factors of Chronic Low Back Pain among Bankers in Port Harcourt Metropolis: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 62-69
Author(s):  
Asikiya Huldah Hanson ◽  
Bieye Renner Briggs
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
History Of ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: Working condition is a factor that does not only affect productivity but also the health of the workers. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate some of the associated risk factors of chronic low back pain among bank workers in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State in Nigeria. Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional design. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on chronic back pain among the bank 313 workers. Results: 165(52.7%) of the respondents have previously been treated for low back pain. They resorted to using different means of treatment for the pain; 24.8% (massage), 15% (exercise), 47.3% (drugs) 4.2% (surgery) and 8.5% (bed rest). 119 (38.1%) had a history of high blood pressure whereas 193 (61.9%) have not, 66 (21.2%) had a history of diabetes mellitus whereas 246 (78.8%) had not, 26 (8.3%) had sickle cell anemia whereas 286 (91.7%) do not, 55 (17.6%) had a history of convulsion whereas 257 (82.4%) do not, 93(29.8%) have had blood transfusion whereas 219 (70.2%) have not. The frequencies of chronic back pain bank workers and the associated risk factors were; road traffic accident 42 (22.7%), work-related stress (70.7%), use of computer 155 (84.7%), heavy lifting of equipment 83 (45.8%), and lack of exercise 55 (30.1%). Conclusion: These findings show that some individuals having chronic back pain had some underlying conditions which could predispose them to have the pain.

scholarly journals PENGARUH FAKTOR RISIKO ERGONOMI TERHADAP KELUHAN NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH (LOW BACK PAIN) PADA KARYAWAN BUSHINDO TRAINING CENTER JAKARTA TIMUR

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-194
Author(s):  
Toto Aminoto Aminoto ◽  
Abdurrahman Berbudi L. ◽  
Abdurrahman Berbudi L.
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Training Center ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

To meet the needs of his life then the man is required to work. In the workplace most of the time spent at work. Workplace environment has a risk to the health of people who work in the environment. In a working position that spent too much sitting can cause back pain, especially the bottom (Low back pain). This study aims to prove that the influence of Ergonomic Risk Factors can cause complaints of low back pain employee Bushindo Training Center East Jakarta. The sampling technique used is saturated sampling. The statistical analysis used is simple linear regression analysis. The results showed that ergonomic risk factors had a significant positive effect on the occurrence of low back pain. Ergonomic risk factors contribute to the possibility of lower back pain process by 63.5% the rest influenced by factors other than the variables performed in this study

Physical and psychosocial ergonomic risk factors for low back pain in automobile manufacturing workers

2011 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan L Vandergrift ◽  
Judith E Gold ◽  
Alexandra Hanlon ◽  
Laura Punnett
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Automobile Manufacturing ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

scholarly journals Chronic Low Back Pain Manifestation among Bank Workers in Southern Nigeria: A Current Disorder Exacerbated by Long Hours on Uncomfortable Chairs

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Briggs, Bieye Renner ◽  
Hanson Asikiya Huldah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Banks play key roles in the economies of the world. The bank industry determines the growth of economies in all countries, as a result, workers in this industry are subjected to conditions geared towards getting the highest degree of performance from them consistently. Most of their time is spent sitting down, using computers, assuming bent postures, doing repetitive work, and sometimes without enough breaks in-between hours can predispose them to occupational hazards. This study aims to determine the prevalence of chronic low back pain among bank workers in Port Harcourt Metropolis through its associated risk factors. The study design was descriptive cross-sectional. The sample (N=332) consisted of 332 employees from twelve banks. A self-administered, closed-ended, structured questionnaire was used to collect data, and a Chi-square test (p=0.05) and odds ratio with a corresponding 95 % confidence interval was obtained. Results:  Showed significant relationship between age and chronic low back pain [OR=2.87; 95 % CI=1.75 – 4.72; p=0.001], length of time in seated position had significant relationship between workers that sat for six hours and above and chronic LBP (OR=1.89; p=0.01; 95 % CI: 1.16-3.06). Also, respondents who do not sit in a comfortable seat at the office were 2.60 times more at odds of experiencing chronic low back pain compared to respondents whose seats are comfortable (OR=2.60; p=0.001; 95% CI: 1.51-4.45). Conclusion: This study shows that the risk factors of a long hour of sitting, uncomfortable chair, bent posture leads to chronic low back pain over time. Therefore, it is recommended that proper break time be observed, right ergonomics to prevent twisting the back. 

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