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. 2024 Jan-Mar;28(1):61-64.
doi: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_130_23. Epub 2024 Apr 10.

Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Corrugated Box Factory Workers in India

Madhur S Kulkarni  1 , Falak F Shaikh  2
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Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Corrugated Box Factory Workers in India

Madhur S Kulkarni et al. Indian J Occup Environ Med. 2024 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Context: Corrugated box factory workers routinely perform various tasks at their workplace which may impact their musculoskeletal system and quality of life (QoL).

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess work-related musculoskeletal disorders and health related QoL in corrugated box factory workers of an urban city in India.

Study setting: Corrugated box factory.

Study design: Cross-sectional.

Methods and materials: The study encompassed 60 participants fulfilling laid down inclusion criteria. Assessment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) was done by using the Hindi version of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed using World Health Organization Quality of Life brief questionnaire.

Statistical analysis: This was done using descriptive statistics. Mean, standard deviations, and percentages were calculated using Microsoft Excel, and the data were presented in tabular and graphical format.

Results: In total, 98.33% workers reported of having work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The area-wise affection showed the highest incidence of musculoskeletal disorders in shoulder and lower back, i.e. 52.54% each followed by knee (41.23%) thereafter the other joints.

Conclusions: This study concludes that WRMSDs are significantly prevalent among corrugated box factory workers in urban India along with manifestations of lower HRQoL.

Keywords: Corrugated box factory workers; cross-sectional study; quality of life; work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

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Area- wise affection of MSDs
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Prevalence of pain, ache, and discomfort or numbness during the last 12 months in 9 regions of the body
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Prevalence of no. of people having trouble in 9 regions of the body since the past 7 days
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Assessment of HRQoL
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