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Backache prevalence among groups with long and normal working day.

A Pradhan1

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Kathmandu Medical College. amiseason@yahoo.com

Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
|April 12, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Backache is common, affecting 62.5% of people. Those with long working days have a higher prevalence of backache (75.8%) compared to those with normal working days (48.4%).

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

  • Backache is a widespread health issue.
  • Working hours may influence the prevalence of backache.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of backache in relation to working hours.
  • To compare backache rates between individuals with long and normal working days.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted.
  • 64 individuals were randomly selected from 64 households in ward 11 of Kirtipur municipality.
  • Data was collected on backache prevalence and working day duration.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of backache was 62.5%.
  • Individuals working long hours reported a 75.8% prevalence of backache.
  • Individuals working normal hours reported a 48.4% prevalence of backache.

Conclusions:

  • Long working days are associated with a significantly higher prevalence of backache.
  • Occupational health interventions may be needed for individuals with long working hours.

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