Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among government office workers in Bangladesh Administration Training Centre

Abstract

Purpose: The study was conducted to identify the prevalence of common workrelated musculoskeletal disorders among the government office workers in Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among govt. workers according to their job nature. To identify the influencing demographic factors for such exposure group in relation to age, sex, weight and job experience. To identify different body regions involved with musculoskeletal disorders due to office work. Method: The cross-sectional study conducted by using convenience sampling procedure. the study population was all the government employees working in BPATC. Total 150 employees were selected conveniently for this study from BPATC within 25 to 60 of age range. Data was collected by using a questionnaire named as OSH Answers Fact Sheets developed by Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Data were descriptive statistics. Result: In this study, researcher found that the prevalence of WMSDs among Office Workers in BPATC is 83% where. The most affected part of body is lower back (54.4%), followed by neck (49.6%), upper back (41%), shoulder (37.6%), foot (36%), hand (24%), wrist (20%), elbow (4.8%). Maximum participants were from 50-55 years of age group. Significance differences had been found between WMSDs and age of respondents, work duration, work performance and sleep at night considering (p ≤ o.o5). Conclusion: Work related musculoskeletal disorders represent a significant burden for government office workers. The study was representing the strong evidence that WMSDs was common among office workers. In order to reduce musculoskeletal problems, correct postural practices, reduction of prolonged working hours significantly can prevent WMSDs. Key words: WMSDs, Office Workers