Musculoskeletal Disorders in Heavy Vehicle Drivers and Office Workers
Author Information
Author(s): Raza Mohammad, Bhushan Rajesh Kumar, Khan Abid Ali, Ali Abdulelah M., Khamaj Abdulrahman, Alam Mohammad Mukhtar
Primary Institution: National Institute of Technology Manipur
Hypothesis
There would be no significant associations between MSDs and occupational and demographic factors among the total sample of heavy vehicle drivers and office workers.
Conclusion
Both heavy vehicle drivers and office workers experience similar levels of pain, particularly low back pain, knee pain, and neck pain.
Supporting Evidence
- 87.5% of heavy vehicle drivers and 67.5% of office workers reported experiencing at least one type of MSD.
- Low back pain was the most common complaint among both groups.
- Age and sleep duration were significant predictors of low back pain and neck pain, respectively.
Takeaway
This study found that both truck drivers and office workers often have pain in their backs, knees, and necks, and that their pain levels are quite similar.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using a modified Nordic Questionnaire to collect data from 48 heavy vehicle drivers and 40 office workers.
Potential Biases
Recall bias and social desirability bias may affect the accuracy of self-reported data.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional nature limits causal inferences, and self-reported data may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 48 heavy vehicle drivers and 40 office workers, with a mean age of 44.02 years for drivers and 34.57 years for office workers.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.008 for age as a risk factor for low back pain; 0.041 for sleep duration as a risk factor for neck pain.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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