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Musculoskeletal problems and its influencing factors among automobile factory workers, 1999

A study on musculoskeletal problems was conducted among automobil factory workers in Pahang from June1999 until September 1999. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems among the workers and the factors involved. The study design was a crosssectional stu...

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Main Authors: Nur Aiza Zakaria,, KG Rampal,
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Language:English
Published: Department Of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2006
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/4577/1/Vol12%281%29-Kasemani.pdf
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spelling my-ukm.journal.45772016-12-14T06:36:23Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/4577/ Musculoskeletal problems and its influencing factors among automobile factory workers, 1999 Nur Aiza Zakaria, KG Rampal, A study on musculoskeletal problems was conducted among automobil factory workers in Pahang from June1999 until September 1999. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems among the workers and the factors involved. The study design was a crosssectional study where 356 workers were taken as samples from the production section. This study showed the prevalence of backache was the highest (74.2%), followed by cervicobrachial problems (67 .10;0 ), upper limb problems (61.0%) and knee joint problems(36.6%). Chi square and t tests showed there were associations found between harmful biomechanical problems e.g. awkward postures, lifting and carrying; vibration at workplace; repetitive movements; uncomfortable workplace; lack of rest and experience and psychological factors with musculoskeletal problems. In conclusion, musculoskeletal problem is a major problem in this industry which needs to be controlled. Department Of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2006 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/4577/1/Vol12%281%29-Kasemani.pdf Nur Aiza Zakaria, and KG Rampal, (2006) Musculoskeletal problems and its influencing factors among automobile factory workers, 1999. Jurnal Kesihatan Masyarakat, 12 (1). ISSN 1675-1663 http://www.communityhealthjournal.org/detailarticle.asp?id=198&issue=Vol12(1):2006
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description A study on musculoskeletal problems was conducted among automobil factory workers in Pahang from June1999 until September 1999. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems among the workers and the factors involved. The study design was a crosssectional study where 356 workers were taken as samples from the production section. This study showed the prevalence of backache was the highest (74.2%), followed by cervicobrachial problems (67 .10;0 ), upper limb problems (61.0%) and knee joint problems(36.6%). Chi square and t tests showed there were associations found between harmful biomechanical problems e.g. awkward postures, lifting and carrying; vibration at workplace; repetitive movements; uncomfortable workplace; lack of rest and experience and psychological factors with musculoskeletal problems. In conclusion, musculoskeletal problem is a major problem in this industry which needs to be controlled.
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author Nur Aiza Zakaria,
KG Rampal,
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KG Rampal,
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KG Rampal,
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title Musculoskeletal problems and its influencing factors among automobile factory workers, 1999
title_short Musculoskeletal problems and its influencing factors among automobile factory workers, 1999
title_full Musculoskeletal problems and its influencing factors among automobile factory workers, 1999
title_fullStr Musculoskeletal problems and its influencing factors among automobile factory workers, 1999
title_full_unstemmed Musculoskeletal problems and its influencing factors among automobile factory workers, 1999
title_sort musculoskeletal problems and its influencing factors among automobile factory workers, 1999
publisher Department Of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
publishDate 2006
url http://journalarticle.ukm.my/4577/1/Vol12%281%29-Kasemani.pdf
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