Prevalence, pattern and risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian plumbers.
Plumbing work is more manually driven in low-and-middle income countries (LMICs), and the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among workers who engage in plumbing in LMICs may be worse than earlier reports from developed countries. This study aimed to assess the prevalence,...
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| author | Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada Aanuoluwa Feyisike Abegunrin Michael Ogbonnia Egwu Clara Toyin Fatoye Haruna Moda Olatomiwa Falade Francis Fatoye |
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| description | Plumbing work is more manually driven in low-and-middle income countries (LMICs), and the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among workers who engage in plumbing in LMICs may be worse than earlier reports from developed countries. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, pattern and risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among Nigerian plumbers. A total of 130 consenting plumber participated in this cross-sectional study. The Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire and the Job Factor Questionnaire were used to assess information on prevalence and pattern of WMSDs; and perceptions regarding work-related risks factors for WMSDs. Descriptive (mean, frequency, range, percentage and standard deviation) and inferential (Chi-square) statistics were used to analyze data. Alpha level was set at p<0.05. The mean age of the respondents is 36.56 ± 10.418 years. The mean years of experience and working hours per day are 14.15 ± 9.161 years and 8.28 ± 2.512 hours. Job characteristics were mostly installation of pipes and fixtures (99.2%), equipment and fixtures prior to installation (96.9%), and testing of plumbing system for leaks (88.5%). 12-month and 7-day prevalence of WMSDS were 84.6% and 50.8%. Low-back (63.8%), neck (55.4%) and knee (50%) were the most affected body sites. Having WMSDs limits normal activities involving the low-back (32.3%), knee (25.4%) and neck (23.8%). There was significant association between 12-month prevalence of WMSDs and use of saws and pipe cutters (χ2 = 4.483; p = 0.034), while sites of affectation had significant association with 12-month and 7-day prevalence of WMSDs (p<0.05) respectively. Nigerian plumbers have a high prevalence of WMSDs affecting most commonly the low back, neck and knee. Plumbing job factors pose mild to moderate risk to developing WMSDs, and use of saws and pipe cutters significantly influence WMSDs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8d386d0218e742dd9d15317d17f8dbd72022-12-22T02:42:24ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032022-01-011710e027395610.1371/journal.pone.0273956Prevalence, pattern and risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian plumbers.Chidozie Emmanuel MbadaAanuoluwa Feyisike AbegunrinMichael Ogbonnia EgwuClara Toyin FatoyeHaruna ModaOlatomiwa FaladeFrancis FatoyePlumbing work is more manually driven in low-and-middle income countries (LMICs), and the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among workers who engage in plumbing in LMICs may be worse than earlier reports from developed countries. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, pattern and risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among Nigerian plumbers. A total of 130 consenting plumber participated in this cross-sectional study. The Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire and the Job Factor Questionnaire were used to assess information on prevalence and pattern of WMSDs; and perceptions regarding work-related risks factors for WMSDs. Descriptive (mean, frequency, range, percentage and standard deviation) and inferential (Chi-square) statistics were used to analyze data. Alpha level was set at p<0.05. The mean age of the respondents is 36.56 ± 10.418 years. The mean years of experience and working hours per day are 14.15 ± 9.161 years and 8.28 ± 2.512 hours. Job characteristics were mostly installation of pipes and fixtures (99.2%), equipment and fixtures prior to installation (96.9%), and testing of plumbing system for leaks (88.5%). 12-month and 7-day prevalence of WMSDS were 84.6% and 50.8%. Low-back (63.8%), neck (55.4%) and knee (50%) were the most affected body sites. Having WMSDs limits normal activities involving the low-back (32.3%), knee (25.4%) and neck (23.8%). There was significant association between 12-month prevalence of WMSDs and use of saws and pipe cutters (χ2 = 4.483; p = 0.034), while sites of affectation had significant association with 12-month and 7-day prevalence of WMSDs (p<0.05) respectively. Nigerian plumbers have a high prevalence of WMSDs affecting most commonly the low back, neck and knee. Plumbing job factors pose mild to moderate risk to developing WMSDs, and use of saws and pipe cutters significantly influence WMSDs.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0273956 |
| spellingShingle | Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada Aanuoluwa Feyisike Abegunrin Michael Ogbonnia Egwu Clara Toyin Fatoye Haruna Moda Olatomiwa Falade Francis Fatoye Prevalence, pattern and risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian plumbers. PLoS ONE |
| title | Prevalence, pattern and risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian plumbers. |
| title_full | Prevalence, pattern and risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian plumbers. |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence, pattern and risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian plumbers. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence, pattern and risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian plumbers. |
| title_short | Prevalence, pattern and risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian plumbers. |
| title_sort | prevalence pattern and risk factors for work related musculoskeletal disorders among nigerian plumbers |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0273956 |
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