Self-Reported Musculoskeletal Problem during Stop-Go Driving: The Combined Variables Contribution towards Knee Pain...

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Occupational Health
• Ergonomics

Background:

• Musculoskeletal problems are a significant public health issue for drivers due to traffic congestion.
• Driving in heavy traffic exposes drivers to risks causing discomfort, ache, and fatigue.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between traffic congestion frequency/duration and musculoskeletal problems.
• To explore combined effects of driving parameters on knee pain prevalence among drivers.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional questionnaire survey conducted online in 2021.
• Random sampling of Malaysian drivers aged 18+ with valid licenses.
• Chi-Square and Binary Logistic Regression analyses were employed.

Main Results:

• No significant relationship found between driving exposure variables and knee pain prevalence using Chi-Square test on 180 drivers.
• However, 51.11% of drivers reported knee pain from prolonged repetitive motion.
• Regression analysis revealed a significant correlation (P<0.05) between combined parameters and knee pain.

Conclusions:

• Combined variables significantly contribute to the occurrence of knee pain.
• Stop-go driving in heavy traffic poses risks for driver knee pain.