Common occupational risk factors for musculoskeletal pain among garment factory workers in Cavite

Date of Completion

2006

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Musculoskeletal Diseases, Occupational Groups, Occupational Diseases

Abstract

Musculoskeletal pain is common among factory workers. This is due to the different factors a worker was exposed to. This study aimed to determine the common occupational risk factors among garment factory workers in Cavite. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the sociodemographic profile of garment factory workers with musculoskeletal pain as to age, gender, and line of work; to determine the characteristic of pain among garment factory workers as to location, frequency, and duration of pain; and to determine the occupational risk factors as to job history, physical factors, and workstation design. The study utilized a descriptive design to meet the general objective. Only 2 garment factories in Cavite allowed the administration of a researcher-made questionnaire among the garment workers. The handling-out of questionnaires was supervised, and was done at the end of the worker's daily shift. Of the 2005 questionnaires given to the garment workers, 85.59% returned. Most of the respondents aged 18-30 years old, were female and were from the sewing department. Majority of them complained of pain on the shoulders (86.68%). The garment workers showed that they feel pain once a day for less than 2 hours. The study also showed that all of the workers who do sitting work do not have backrest and seat cushions in their seats. The study showed that the common occupational risk factors were those under the physical factors, followed by the workstation design and job history. It was not evident in the study that the length of employment was linked development of pain. The development of musculoskeletal pain among garment workers is inescaple. Garment workers should have time to rest for a few seconds when they feel in order to avoid certain musculoskeletal syndromes and absences at work.

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