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Short-distance versus long-distance deep-seaport container truck drivers’ prevalence and perceived discomfort of musculoskeletal symptoms in the Thailand Eastern Economic Corridor
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics ( IF 2.665 ) Pub Date : 2021-06-24 , DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2021.1932313
Teerayut Sa-Ngiamsak 1 , Anamai Thetkathuek 1
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Objectives. This research aimed to study the prevalence and perceived discomfort of musculoskeletal (MSK) symptoms among short-distance and long-distance deep-seaport truck drivers. Methods. Cross-sectional analysis using a standardized modified version of the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ) was carried out using direct interviews with 25 male participants: 15 short-distance and 10 long-distance truck drivers. Results. As much as 88% was reported for the existence of MSK symptoms in the past 12 months. Considering all truck groups, regardless of short or long distance, the lower back was found with the highest prevalence (72%) followed by the neck (32%). The χ2 test showed long-distance truck drivers had statistically significantly more prevalence in the neck (p = 0.028) than short-distance drivers. Perceived discomfort by the Borg CR10 scale confirmed the lower back had the highest score (2.4) followed by the neck (1.44). The Kruskal–Wallis test revealed that long-distance truck drivers had significantly higher scores on the lower back and neck (p = 0.039 and p = 0.009, respectively). Conclusion. Longer exposure to prolonged non-natural working postures, vibration, traffic conditions and working stress could be the judicial causes. To minimize this problem, integrated interventions need to be implemented with particular measures among short-distance and long-distance truck drivers.



中文翻译:

泰国东部经济走廊中短途与长途深海港集装箱卡车司机肌肉骨骼症状的患病率和感知不适

目标。本研究旨在研究短距离和长距离深海港口卡车司机肌肉骨骼 (MSK) 症状的患病率和感知不适。方法。使用标准化修改版北欧肌肉骨骼问卷 (NMQ) 进行横断面分析,直接采访 25 名男性参与者:15 名短途卡车司机和 10 名长途卡车司机。结果。据报道,在过去 12 个月中,高达 88% 的人出现了 MSK 症状。考虑到所有卡车组,无论短距离还是长距离,下背部的患病率最高(72%),其次是颈部(32%)。χ 2 _测试显示,长途卡车司机的颈部患病率(p =  0.028)显着高于短途司机。Borg CR10 量表感知到的不适感证实下背部得分最高(2.4),其次是颈部(1.44)。Kruskal-Wallis 检验显示,长途卡车司机的下背部和颈部得分明显更高(分别为p =  0.039 和p =  0.009)。结论。长时间暴露于非自然的工作姿势、振动、交通条件和工作压力可能是司法原因。为了最大限度地减少这个问题,需要在短途和长途卡车司机中实施综合干预措施,并采取特殊措施。

更新日期:2021-06-24
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