Abstract:
Purpose: The study was done to identify the prevalence of WMSDs among the
bankers. Objective: To identify the common work related musculoskeletal disorders
among the bankers. Method: The study design was cross-sectional. Total 120 samples
were selected conveniently for this study from various bank in Savar area. Data was
collected by using mixed type of questionnaire. Descriptive statistic was used for data
analysis. Result: The result of the study shows that 78% participants had WMSDs and
age range between 42-55 (27%) years is more vulnerable. Male (72%) was
predominantly more affected than female (28%). Most of the education level was
Masters or M. B.A (59%). The duration of job experience 6-10 years (43.6%) most
commonly suffered by the WMSDs. In this research, the researcher found 78% of the
participants had musculoskeletal disorders with higher prevalence of pain. The result
indicates that most discomfort of the body regions is in the neck (22%), spine (38%)
and knee (24%). Most common symptom of WMSDs was pain (82%) and the most
affected body part was spine (38%). Among the 120 participants, 78% who had
suffered from WRMD in this study, 26.70% suffered by mechanical back pain, 8.30%
had tennis elbow, 7.50% had mechanical neck pain, 5.80% had shoulder causalities,
5.80% had upper back pain, 4.20% had knee OA, 2.50% had wrist pain, 3.30% had
headache and 35.80% patient had no disorder, about 31.7% participants had leave in
job due to work related musculoskeletal disorder and 68.3% participants were
continue their job. The maximum severity of symptom was moderate (57.7%). The
most common risk factors were working in same position for (38%) and doing the
same task over and over (35%). Only (19.2%) participants had taken physiotherapy
treatment for their condition. Conclusion: Work related musculoskeletal disorders
represent a significant burden for bankers. The study was represents the strong
evidence that WMSDs was common among bankers. In order to reduce
musculoskeletal problems, correct postural practices, proper design of tools and
equipment significantly can prevent MSDs.
Description:
This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Physiotherapy 2016, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh: