ปัจจัยที่มีความสัมพันธ์กับความผิดปกติทางระบบโครงร่างและกล้ามเนื้อ ของพนักงานเก็บขยะ ในเขตอำเภอเมืองชลบุรี จังหวัดชลบุรี
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG THE GARBAGE COLLECTOR OF THE DISTRICT IN MUEANG CHONBURI, CHONBURI PROVINCE
Keywords:
Musculoskeletal disorders, Garbage collectors, PrevalenceAbstract
This study aimed at study the relationship between personal factors and work-related factors with skeletal and musculoskeletal disorders in garbage collectors in Chonburi province. A sample size of 53 people was participated. Data were collected using a questionnaire with an IOC = 0.97 and Cronbach's alpha coefficient in terms of posture in emptying, it was 0.83 and in terms of skeletal and musculoskeletal abnormalities, it was 0.76. Correlation analysis was analyzed with chi-square and Pearson correlation.
The results of the research found that additional occupation and age were significantly related to musculoskeletal disorders in garbage collectors (p < 0.05) and work factors found that work experience and lifting postures, including bending and lifting, muscles tense or exerting a lot of force continuously, twisting the body or tilting the body, move objects weighing 55 kilograms or more and working in the same position repeatedly is associated with musculoskeletal disorders in garbage collectors. There is statistical significance (p < 0.05). From the results of this study, awkward postures should be improved to be ergonomically correct. And should monitor the health of the skeletal and muscular systems among older employees and much has a long career.
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