Self-Reported Musculoskeletal Disorder Symptoms among Bus Drivers in the Taipei Metropolitan Area

被引:12
作者
Chen, Yi-Lang [1 ]
Alexander, Hans [1 ,2 ]
Hu, Yi-Ming [1 ]
机构
[1] Ming Chi Univ Technol, Dept Ind Engn & Management, New Taipei 24301, Taiwan
[2] Krida Wacana Christian Univ, Dept Ind Engn, Jakarta Barat 11470, Indonesia
关键词
logistic regression; musculoskeletal disorder symptoms; Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire; risk factors; LOW-BACK-PAIN; RISK-FACTORS; QUESTIONNAIRE; PREVALENCE; ASSOCIATION; PREVENTION; SECONDARY; STRESS; COHORT;
D O I
10.3390/ijerph191710596
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Bus driving is considered a highly stressful and unhealthy occupation, even among sedentary jobs, because of the particular task characteristics. This study used the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) to interview bus drivers and determine the risk factors for musculoskeletal discomfort. The NMQ was distributed to 152 bus drivers in the Taipei metropolitan area (Taiwan) and the valid data of 145 respondents were analyzed. The survey revealed that the overall prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder symptoms in any body part during the preceding year was 78.3%, and the body parts for which with the prevalence of discomfort was highest were the neck (46.9%), right shoulder (40.0%), lower back (37.2%), and left shoulder (33.8%). Stress and an uncomfortable seat may contribute to neck, shoulder, and lower back discomfort. Stretching between trips may help to reduce neck and shoulder discomfort. When comparing our results with those of similar studies, we discovered that the prevalence of symptoms and detailed risk factors vary by country and region. On this basis, we believe that local investigations emphasizing specific task arrangements and characteristics are needed to address the problem of musculoskeletal disorders in bus drivers.
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