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. 2018 May 16;11(1):304.
doi: 10.1186/s13104-018-3440-4.

Predictors of back disorder among Almeda textile factory workers, North Ethiopia

Teklehaymanot Huluf Abraha  1 , Asmelash Tekie Demoz  2 , Haimanot Gebrehiwot Moges  3 , Ansha Nega Ahmmed  3
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Predictors of back disorder among Almeda textile factory workers, North Ethiopia

Teklehaymanot Huluf Abraha et al. BMC Res Notes. .

Abstract

Objectives: To guide the development of targeted interventions for the prevention of work-related back pain, this manuscript estimates the prevalence of back pain and its association with a variety of risk factors among Almeda textile factory production works from March to April 2015. An institutional-based cross-sectional study was carried out in Almeda textile factory, North Ethiopia. Randomly selected workers were administered a structured questionnaire about their socio-economic status, lifestyle, working conditions, back pain and selected risk factors. The data was entered to Epi Info 3.5.4 version and analyzed using SPSS version 16. Descriptive statistics were done to characterize the study participants. Bivariate and multiple logistic regressions were fitted to control confounding variables. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence intervals was computed.

Results: The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders was 53.1%. Gender, age, years of service, lack of physical activity, unavailability of adjustable chair, work-load and poor light were significantly associated with increased risk of back pain. The high prevalence of work-related back pain disorder implies that; habit of doing physical exercise, availing adjustable chair and light at the working place, are key issues which require specific interventions.

Keywords: Back disorder; Ethiopia; Musculoskeletal disorders; Textile factory.

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Schematic representation of sampling procedure, predictors of back disorder among Almeda textile factory workers, North Ethiopia
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