Relationship between musculoskeletal disorders and anthropometric indices among bus drivers in Zahedan city

Introduction. Most work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are associated with improper postures and poorly designed workstations. This study is an attempt to examine the prevalence and severity of MSDs as well as anthropometric dimensions among city bus drivers. Methodology. This cross-sectio...

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Published in:International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics 2018-07, Vol.24 (3), p.431-437
Main Authors: Laal, Fereydoon, Madvari, Rohollah Fallah, Balarak, Davoud, Mohammadi, Mahdi, Dortaj, Elahe, Khammar, Abdolali, Adineh, Hossein Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anthropometry
Automobile Driving
body discomfort chart
Body Mass Index
bus drivers
Cross-Sectional Studies
Humans
Iran
Male
Middle Aged
Musculoskeletal Diseases - epidemiology
musculoskeletal disorders
Occupational Diseases - epidemiology
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Summary:Introduction. Most work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are associated with improper postures and poorly designed workstations. This study is an attempt to examine the prevalence and severity of MSDs as well as anthropometric dimensions among city bus drivers. Methodology. This cross-sectional study was carried out on 60 male bus drivers. A body discomfort chart was used to evaluate MSDs. Spearman correlation was employed to examine the relationship between body size and the severity of discomfort. Results. Data analysis showed that discomfort reported in the lower back (33.3%), upper back (18.3%) and knee (15%) was severe and there was a direct and significant correlation between the body mass index and the severity of discomfort in the shoulder, arm and hip (p 
ISSN:1080-3548
2376-9130
DOI:10.1080/10803548.2017.1334335