Prevalence of common work related musculoskeletal disorders among the bankers at Savar

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.