Abstract:
Purpose: The study was conducted to identify the prevalence of common workrelated musculoskeletal disorders among the government office workers in
Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center.
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among govt.
workers according to their job nature. To identify the influencing demographic factors
for such exposure group in relation to age, sex, weight and job experience. To identify
different body regions involved with musculoskeletal disorders due to office work.
Method: The cross-sectional study conducted by using convenience sampling
procedure. the study population was all the government employees working in
BPATC. Total 150 employees were selected conveniently for this study from BPATC
within 25 to 60 of age range. Data was collected by using a questionnaire named as
OSH Answers Fact Sheets developed by Canadian Centre for Occupational Health
and Safety. Data were descriptive statistics.
Result: In this study, researcher found that the prevalence of WMSDs among Office
Workers in BPATC is 83% where. The most affected part of body is lower back (54.4%),
followed by neck (49.6%), upper back (41%), shoulder (37.6%), foot (36%), hand (24%),
wrist (20%), elbow (4.8%). Maximum participants were from 50-55 years of age
group. Significance differences had been found between WMSDs and age of
respondents, work duration, work performance and sleep at night considering (p ≤
o.o5).
Conclusion: Work related musculoskeletal disorders represent a significant burden
for government office workers. The study was representing the strong evidence that
WMSDs was common among office workers. In order to reduce musculoskeletal
problems, correct postural practices, reduction of prolonged working hours
significantly can prevent WMSDs.
Key words: WMSDs, Office Workers
Description:
This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.