Assessing the Prevalence of Work Musculoskeletal Disorders and Assocaiated Factors among Workers in Selected Garments in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
| dc.contributor.advisor | Kumie, Abera(PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Gezu, Meaza | |
| dc.contributor.author | Girma, Zenebe | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-07-27T11:26:18Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-05T14:46:23Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-07-27T11:26:18Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-05T14:46:23Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2016-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background:-Musculoskeletal disorders are serious problems that every human being would face through the process of his/her life. Studies show that these problems frequently occur in work place. The problem is growing in textile specifically among garment workers in many developing countries. In Ethiopia there is little evidence on the ergonomic exposure for development of musculoskeletal disorder in garment industries. Objective:-This study was to determine prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders and its associated factors among garment worker in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods:-Institutional based cross-sectional study design was implemented from March – April /2016 among 422 garment workers in selected Garments in Addis Ababa. An Amharic version pre tested Standard Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire and Quick Exposure Check tool were used to collect data using six data collectors and two supervisors. Data was entered in EPI info version 7 and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Frequency tables, graphs and descriptive summaries were used to describe the study variables. Model fitness and collinearity test were done. To control the effect of confounding variables, multiple logistic regression models with hierarchical entry of variables was done. Variables with p-value less than 0.05 under 95% CI in final model were considered as having significant association with dependent variable. Result: The response rate of this study was 100%. Three hundred and fifty five (84%) of them were female. The median age of the study subject was 29 years inter quartile range of (25-35). The one year prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders was 65.4% with 95% C.I: (60.9, 69.7). Among behavioral factors, habits of not doing physical exercise and alcohol consumption were significantly associated with development of musculoskeletal disorders [AOR: 1.96, 95% CI (1.03-3.72)] and [AOR: 9.4, 95% CI (1.15-76.7)], respectively. Among psychosocial factors, job stress and job satisfaction were associated with higher odds of MSDs [AOR: 4.6, 95% CI (2.55-8.4)] and [AOR: 3.9, 95% CI (2.18-7.07)], respectively. Work environment related factors like work hour per week [AOR: 7.9, 95% CI (3.2-19.5)] and working department had significant association after adjusting all others factors. Conclusion and Recommendation:-Based on findings of this study, there is significant prevalence and associated factors of musculoskeletal disorders in garment workers. Owners and governmental bodies should focus on preventive strategies and safety guidelines in order to prevent workers from occupational hazards. Key words: - Ethiopia, Garment worker, Work related musculoskeletal disorders | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/10266 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Ethiopia Garment worker | en_US |
| dc.subject | Work related musculoskeletal disorders | en_US |
| dc.title | Assessing the Prevalence of Work Musculoskeletal Disorders and Assocaiated Factors among Workers in Selected Garments in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |