scholarly journals Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and environmental health hazards among tea pluckers of Maddekanda tea estate in Balangoda Pradeshiya Saba Division, Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Uhulanage Harshani Shiromali Chandrasekara ◽  
Sudath Shirely Pathmasiri Warnakulasuriya ◽  
Gnanaselvam Kisokanth
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Back

Background: Tea pluckers in Sri Lanka play a prominent role in supplying tea for the local and foreign demand. Long standing, bearing weight on back, repetitive hand movements, slip and falls due to walking on uneven grounds lead to various health problems among them. Thus, this study was aimed to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and environmental health hazards among tea pluckers of Maddekanda tea estate in Balangoda area, Sri Lanka. Design and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 378 tea pluckers, recruited using simple random sampling method. Data were collected by validated, pre-tested interviewer administered questionnaire and descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed by using SPSS v20.Results: The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in any region of the body was 68.5% (95% CI 63.6-73.2) among all participants and prevalence of lower back pain 43.4% (95% CI 38.3-48.8) was high compared to other site of pain. Nearly 98.4% had experienced of leech biting during their work as a main health hazard. Participants who had experienced stress (OR=2.12, 95% CI: 1.119-3.764), and worked for more than 20 years (OR=2.28, 95% CI: 1.37- 3.81) were nearly 2 times more likely to have musculoskeletal pain when compared to their counterparts.Conclusions: Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain were high among tea pluckers and lower back region was the common site of pain. Leech bite was the other dominant health problem faced by them. Stress, duration of work and age were associated with musculoskeletal pain.

A Cross-Sectional Study on Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain in Dhol Players in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-77
Author(s):  
Prachita Walankar ◽  
Ninisha Patil
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Targeted Prevention ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Cross Sectional

OBJECTIVE: To explore the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in dhol players in India. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 96 dhol players. A self-administered questionnaire comprising of demographic profile, dhol player characteristics, presence of musculoskeletal pain, and specific area of pain according to the body region was used to collect information from the dhol players. RESULTS: The mean age and duration of playing dhol experience were 22.26+3.05 and 6.08+1.27 years, respectively. Among 96 dhol players, 93 (96.9%) and 55 (57.3%) reported presence of musculoskeletal pain with respect to the 12-month prevalence and 7-day prevalence, respectively. In 12-month prevalence, the most common site of pain was the low back (67.7%), followed by shoulder (54.2%) and wrist and hand (24%). In 7-day prevalence, the most common site of pain was the low back (41.7%), followed by shoulder (24%) and upper back (15.6%). Logistic regression analysis revealed that age (p=0.002) and duration of playing dhol (p<0.001) were associated with 7-day prevalence of musculoskeletal pain. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study indicated high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in dhol players. Low back, shoulder, wrist/hand, and upper back were common sites of pain. Identification of these factors in dhol players may assist in further research on targeted prevention, scientific recommendations, and rehabilitation.

scholarly journals HIGH-POWERED POLICE MOTORCYCLE: MUSCLE DISCOMFORT AMONG MALAYSIAN TRAFFIC POLICE RIDERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (Special1) ◽  
pp. 255-259
Author(s):  
Nur Athirah D ◽  
Karmegam K ◽  
Irniza R ◽  
Shamsul Bahri MT ◽  
Vivien H ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traffic Police ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Left And Right

Discomfort due to riding a motorcycle is an issue that need to be addressed as it has long-term effects of musculoskeletal disorders on motorcyclists especially among occupational motorcyclist. Thus, this study was conducted to analyse the rating of muscle discomfort and correlation with the risk factors among traffic police riders. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 137 male traffic police riders (high-powered motorcycle) with the age between 20 to 39 years old. The 100-mm visual analogue scale questionnaire included ratings of perceived discomfort scales for 20 specific body regions was used in the study. The results indicate that the lower back (left and right) were the highest mean of discomfort which were 56.6 mm and 55.9 mm respectively. This followed with right (48.5±36.2 mm) and left (48.4±30.3 mm) upper back, and right hand (47.0±33.0 mm). The mean of overall discomfort ratings for all regions were more than 20 mm.  Besides, there is a strong positive significant correlation between duration of ridings (hours) and overall discomfort ratings (p<0.01, r=0.785) and moderate positive correlation between year of traffic police motorcycle riding experience and overall discomfort ratings (p<0.01, r=0.410). As a conclusion, cumulative riding hours, riding experience and no support of the back area of the body in motorcycle seat, are the most concern in this study as this are the contributing factors to the muscle discomfort among traffic police riders while riding high-powered motorcycle. Thus, this study suggested an additional feature is needed in current motorcycle design in order to enhance comforts of traffic police riders. Also, it will improve the condition of traffic police riders’ discomfort and indirectly also improve their work and health performance as well as productivity.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Postur Kerja Karyawan di Kantor Pusat PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-168
Author(s):  
Nur Asniati Djaali ◽  
Dhea Sylvia Fajriah
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Body Position ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Posture

Work posture is the position of the body when doing work activities. Incorrect work posture is often caused by the location of equipment or facilities, workplace layout, inappropriate work environment conditions, or a combination of several of these factors. Any body position can cause discomfort and fatigue if maintained for a long time, including workers in the office. Therefore this study will be carried out Observation ns of workers at the Head Office of PT. Jasa Marga who works for 8 hours per day using a computer. To minimize the level of injury risk by knowing and identifying work postures on workers using computers. To assess the ergonomic risk of office workers that can cause Musculoskeletal Disorder is by observing ROSA. This research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional study design. The statistical test used is Chi-square. And using simple random Sampling as many as 88 people. Univariate test results of this study showed that as many as 50 people have a high-risk work posture. based on the results of the bivariate test, it was found that the variables associated with work posture using the ROSA method were anthropometri factors and sports activity factors with p value 0.006 and 0.042. To prevent or reduce high-risk work posture should do modify or replace workstation in the office, and perform workplace stretching exercise when the muscles begin to tense.

scholarly journals Frequency of "Snacking", Consumption of Junk Food and Screen Time with the Incidence of Overweight in Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 193-199
Author(s):  
M. Ikhsan Amar ◽  
Sulistyani Meita Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Junk Food ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Adolescents who experience nutritional status are more due to the behavior of eating a lot but not doing physical activity so what happens is that the energy that enters the body is not appropriate and far more than the energy used for activity and growth. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between Frequency of "Snacking", Consumption of Junk Food, Screen Time with Overweight Incidence in UPN Veteran Jakarta Students. The method in this research was quantitative and used a cross sectional study design. The sample in this study was 38 samples with the simple random sampling technique. The instrument in this study was to use a questionnaire. Based on the results, there were 36.8% of subjects with more nutrition. Based on the results of the chi square test, it shows that there is a relationship between junk food consumption (p = 0,014) and screen time (p = 0,030) with the incidence of overweight. Meanwhile, the frequency of "snacking" there was no relationship with the incidence of overweight (p = 0,093). The conclusion is that there is a relationship between junk food consumption and screen time with the incidence of overweight in adolescents. There is no relationship between the frequencies of "snacking" with the incidence of overweight in adolescents.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Pain among Dentists in Chandigarh: A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 244-251
Author(s):  
Humanshi Abbhi ◽  
Pradip Sarkar ◽  
Hariharan Ramasubbu
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Affected Area ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back

Background: Dental specialists are at a higher risk of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) that lead to physical disability. Musculoskeletal pain in dentists is due to constrained body postures for prolonged period of time. Limited number of studies has been done in India to check the prevalence and factors associated with the musculoskeletal pain among dentists. Purpose: To see the prevalence and assess the intensity of musculoskeletal pain in different anatomical parts among dentists from two different institutes of Chandigarh along with identification of selected factors associated with the onset of musculoskeletal (MS) pain among them. Methods: A cross-sectional study was made among interns, postgraduate students and faculty members from two different institutes of Chandigarh. A total of 120 members completed a questionnaire containing 24 questions. The study variables in the questionnaire were divided into 3 groups as: Socio-demographic information, ergonomic variables and work- related musculoskeletal pain. Results: Most of the dentists (79.2%) reported musculoskeletal pain during the past 12 months. On comparing different locations of pain, the lower back region was frequently affected area (87.4%) followed by pain in neck region (83.2%). Females were more susceptible to pain than males. A significant association (p<0.05) was found between sitting posture adopted by dentists, years of practice and the MS pain. Highest prevalence was found in dentists adopting forward bent posture in sitting during work (87.3%) and those working for >15 years (90.9%). Conclusion: The study revealed that prevalence of musculoskeletal pain was high among dentists. Higher incidence of pain was found in women and younger dentists. The lower back region was most commonly affected area followed by neck region. The study also found that musculoskeletal pain increased with increase in years of practice with significant association between them. Key words: Musculoskeletal pain, Socio-demographic information, Ergonomic variables.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN INDEKS MASSA TUBUH TERHADAP KUALITAS TIDUR PADA LANJUT USIA DI DESA PENATIH

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-109
Author(s):  
I.A. Pascha Paramurthi ◽  
I Made Dhita Prianthara ◽  
Kadek Liza Widya Astari
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fat Free Mass ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Function

Background: The elderly population in recent years has experienced a significant increase. The condition and function of the body in the elderly are decreasing so that a person will experience a decrease in physical abilities which can affect body shape. Changes in body composition in the elderly include an increase in fat mass, a decrease in fat-free mass and a decrease in bone mass. These changes can increase and decrease the Body Mass Index (BMI). Sleep disturbance that affects sleep quality is sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and is closely related to a person's BMI level. The higher a person's BMI, the worse the quality of sleep, and vice versa. Purpose: This study aims to determine the relationship between obesity and sleep quality in the elderly. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study. The sampling technique was simple random sampling. The research sample consisted of 49 elderly people. Results: Based on the chi-square test, the value of p = 0.043 (p

scholarly journals Prevalence of Double Nutrition Burden Among Adolescent Girls of Assam, Northeast India

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyotismita Sharma ◽  
Dr Nitish Mondal
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Standard Procedure ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northeast India ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Double Burden ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Prevalence of the malnutrition is a very common phenomenon in the developing countries leads to high mortality, morbidity and long-lasting physiologic effects. The present study was conducted among adolescent populations residing in rural regions with an aim to determine the prevalence of double nutritional burden (e.g., thinness and overweight) in Karbi-Anglong district of Assam, Northeast India.Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted among 1228 heterogeneous groups of adolescent girls aged 10- 16 years residing in rural areas of Diphu, Karbi-Anglong, Assam is using simple random sampling method. The anthropometric measurement of height and weight were recorded using the standard procedure. The Body mass index (BMI=weight/height2, kg/m2) was calculated. Recently proposed, the BMI based age sex specific international references and cut-offs of Cole et al. was used to assess the prevalence of thinness and overweight.Results: The overall prevalence of overweight and thinness was found to be 8.13% and 19.14% respectively. The age specific prevalence of overweight and thinness was found to be higher among 11 years (12.00%) and 16 years (31.13%) respectively.Conclusion: The present study shows the magnitude of thinness is a still greater nutritional problem than overweight in rural adolescent girls in India. The results of the present study will be useful for the policy makers in their endeavour to formulate various developmental strategies and health care programmes of the population concern to combat the double burden of nutrition.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v34i2.10447J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2014;34(2):132-137  

scholarly journals Sports competition related anxiety: Is it modifiable among athletes in urban schools in Sri Lanka?

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 37-46
Author(s):  
Sumudu Rajasinghe ◽  
◽  
Carukshi Arambepola ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychological Issue ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Coping ◽  
Sport Competition ◽  
Negative Coping ◽  
High Level

Competition related anxiety is a major psychological issue among athletes and this study estimates the prevalence of competition related anxiety, its associated factors and coping strategies used, among school athletes in Sri Lanka. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 330 athletes. Two-stage simple random sampling was used. Competition related anxiety level was determined by Sport Competition Anxiety Test for adults (SCAT-A). Prevalence of ‘high’ level of sport competition related anxiety was 19.4% and it was significantly associated with individual sports, fear of failure, experience of past defeat, and poor support received from parents/friends. Listening to music, goal setting, positive self-talk and meditation were positive coping strategies used by athletes. The main negative coping strategy was being angry. High competition related anxiety prevalent in about 1/5th of school athletes was influenced by several factors related to the sport event. Psychological support incorporated into routine physical training sessions is recommended.

scholarly journals Knowledge regarding Occupational Health Hazards among Nurses in a Hospital, Rupandehi, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-50
Author(s):  
Moonu Shrestha ◽  
Srijana Karki
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Body Fluids ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Causative Agents ◽  
Service Training

INTRODUCTION: Health organizations are characterized by multidimensional and complex environment that makes nurses prone to occupational hazards and injuries. MATERIAL AND METHODS:  A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to find out the knowledge regarding occupational health hazards among nurses. Sixty one respondents were selected as the study sample by using enumerative sampling method. Self- administered structured questionnaire was used to collect the data and collected data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS software version 16. RESULTS: The findings of the study revealed that 70.5% of respondents had knowledge on meaning of occupational health hazards. Forty six percent had knowledge regarding meaning of biological hazards, 86.9% and 65.6% had knowledge on high risk person and immediate management for blood and body fluids exposure respectively. The finding of the study showed that 52.5% had high knowledge and 47.5% had low knowledge regarding occupational health hazards. There was statistically significant association between in-service training and respondents' level of knowledge regarding occupational health hazard (p-value= 0.024). CONCLUSION: Based on findings of the study, it is concluded that more than half of the respondents have high knowledge regarding occupational health hazards. Besides this, respondents have high knowledge on meaning of occupational health hazards, causative agents of biological hazards, diseases that can occur after exposure to infected body fluids, preventive measures and low knowledge on meaning of biological hazards, virus having chance of transmission and first person to report after exposure to blood and body fluids.

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