Prevalence of neck pain among the female Sewing machine operators.

Abstract

Purpose: To identify the prevalence of neck pain among the female sewing machine operators. Objectives: To identify the impact of neck pain on activities of daily living; to identify the possible causes of development of neck pain; to measure the pain intensity of sewing operators, to investigate the pain worsening posture during sewing; to see the impact or absenteeism of work due to pain; to explore the consequence of treatment after neck pain. Methodology: Cross sectional study design was selected. Total 65 samples were selected by purposive sampling from garments factory at Savar. Data was collected by The Northwick park Neck pain Questionnaire (NPQ). Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis and the results were showed in pie chart and bar chart. Results: The Prevalence of neck pain was 43% among the female sewing machine operators. 6% participants experienced neck pain 4 out of 10 of VAS scale and 65% participants experienced pain 7 out of 10 in VAS scale. 63% participants said forward flexion resulted worse the pain. 91% participants were notice symptoms during work due to pain. 95% participant’s performance reduce due to neck pain. 72% participants received medication, 16% participants received Physiotherapy and 13% of the participants did not receive any treatment from health professionals. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that the prevalence of neck pain was 43% among the female sewing machine operators in Dhaka, Bangladesh. And this may be associated with the posture.