Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Female Garmenmts Workers: Working Envionment

Abstract

Working environments were causing musculoskeletal symptoms of female garments worker and continuing substantial health problem. These disorders affect millions of garments worker in developing and developed nations. The purpose of the study was to determine the musculoskeletal symptoms of female garments worker, to assess the socio-demographic status among the respondents at garments factory. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with a semi-structured questionnaire to collect information. Total respondents among the female garments worker were selected as purposive sampling technique. Data were numerically coded and put in SPSS 16.0 version software program. A total of 150 respondents 89 sewing worker, 61 non-sewing workers; they were significant (P= .009) and mean age 26.91 ± 8.774. The result showed 58.7% respondents had musculoskeletal symptoms. The most common symptom was pain 28.7% and maximum affected part of the body were lower back 24.7%, neck14% and these were highly significant P= .000. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) used for pain measurement, where noted 36.7% moderate and 1.3% severe pain. Working tools and unadjusted ergonomic setup with body 79.3% and 80.7% respectively. Working with long duration of faulty posture 81.3% (P= .000) were statistically significant. It was identified the first experience of musculoskeletal symptom 7 days to 12 months were highest 43.4% and next 2 to 3 years 13.3. Musculoskeletal pain in the back due to the Ergonomical condition was a concern for the health in garments worker. Musculoskeletal symptom symbolized significant burden for garments worker. Keywords: Musculoskeletal Symptom; VSA; Female Garments Worker