Relationship between musculoskeletal disorders and anthropometric indices among bus drivers in Zahedan city |
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| Authors: | Fereydoon Laal Rohollah Fallah Madvari Davoud Balarak Mahdi Mohammadi Elahe Dortaj Abdolali Khammar |
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| Institution: | 1. Student Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, IR Iran;2. Department of Environmental Health, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, IR Iran;3. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, IR Iran;4. Department of Occupational Health, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, IR Iran |
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| Abstract: | Introduction. Most work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are associated with improper postures and poorly designed workstations. This study is an attempt to examine the prevalence and severity of MSDs as well as anthropometric dimensions among city bus drivers. Methodology. This cross-sectional study was carried out on 60 male bus drivers. A body discomfort chart was used to evaluate MSDs. Spearman correlation was employed to examine the relationship between body size and the severity of discomfort. Results. Data analysis showed that discomfort reported in the lower back (33.3%), upper back (18.3%) and knee (15%) was severe and there was a direct and significant correlation between the body mass index and the severity of discomfort in the shoulder, arm and hip (p?p?Conclusion. The results of the study can be used to address ergonomic risk factors and reduce their associated disorders. The findings of the study can be used in training programs to educate drivers how to decrease the risk associated with work-related MSDs by adopting appropriate behavior strategies. |
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| Keywords: | anthropometry bus drivers body discomfort chart musculoskeletal disorders |
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