Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among occupational drivers in Mubi, Nigeria. Issue 1 (2nd January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maduagwu, Stanley M.; Galadima, Nasir M.; Umeonwuka, Chuka I.; Ishaku, Cornelius M.; Akanbi, Olutunde O.; Jaiyeola, Olabode A.; Nwanne, Chiamaka Ann
• Is Part Of: International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics. Volume 28:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 572
• Page End: 580
• Publication Date: 2022-01-02
• Subjects: work-related musculoskeletal disorders -- occupational drivers -- Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire -- annual prevalence; Human engineering -- Periodicals; Industrial safety -- Periodicals; Human Engineering -- Periodicals; Occupational Health -- Periodicals; Ergonomie -- Périodiques; Sécurité du travail -- Périodiques; Human engineering; Industrial safety; Periodicals; 620.8
• DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2020.1834233
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1080-3548

Abstract

Abstract : Background . Studies on work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among drivers in northern Nigeria are modest. Objectives . This survey determined the prevalence of risk factors, onset of WMSDs and experience of ergonomic training, coping strategies and treatment options adopted by drivers. Methods . This cross-sectional survey utilized an adapted version of the standardized Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire for examining WMSDs among drivers. Descriptive and χ 2 statistics were employed to summarize and analyze data, respectively; the significance level was set at p < 0.05. Results . The prevalence of WMSDs among the respondents was 21.2%. The annual prevalence of the various WMSD domains was lower back pain (34%), neck pain (18.9%), upper back pain (22.3%), shoulder pain (18.2%), knee pain (14.9%), ankle pain (17%), wrist pain (7.5%), elbow pain (7.5%) and hip/thigh pain (15.1%). χ 2 analysis showed that age ( p = 0.006), marital status ( p = 0.027) and educational level ( p = 0.018) were significantly associated with prevalence of WMSDs. The majority of the drivers (92.5%) had no ergonomic training while 77.4% did not seek treatment. Conclusions . Adequate sensitization on health-seeking behavior and coping strategies through seminars and workshops should be conducted to improve health-seeking behavior and coping strategies of occupational drivers.