Background and Purpose:Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are alarmingly high among migrant workers in Malaysia. MSDs are the most prevalent occupational-related conditions in most parts of the world affecting function, productivity and overall health-related quality of life. Therefore, this study aims to determine the profile of Filipino migrant workers in Malaysia and their various musculoskeletal complaints.Method:This study utilized a quantitative, nonexperimental, cross-sectional research design. A total of 60 subjects were randomly selected after passing the study’s sampling criteria. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was to used to determine common MSDs affecting the various regions in the body. The Demographic Pofile Sheet was provided to gather a subject’s demographic characteristics.Results:Filipino migrant workers mostly complain of pain in the low back area (60%) and shoulder pain (60%), followed by pain in the upper back (48.3%) and neck pain (45%) in the last 12 months. Household workers accounting for 73.3% of the subjects commonly complain of pain in the hips/thighs (78.9%), while workers in the service industry commonly complain of knee pain (39.1%).Conclusions:Results imply that Filipino migrant workers have a higher prevalence of shoulder and lower back pain in the last 12 months. Household workers are more susceptible to hip/thigh pain. Interventions focusing on ergonomics policy implementation, education on posture and lifting techniques and physical function is recommended. Further studies should consider the psychological and psychosocial aspects of migrant employment, which are known risk factors for MSDs.
Background & Aim: The occurrence of hyperlipidemia, is currently increasing at a remarkable rate throughout the world. Hyperlipidemia graded as one of the greatest risk factors that contributes to the prevalence and severity of life threatening coronary heart diseases. Medicinal plants and their products are safer than their synthetic counterparts, including those involved in the anti-hyperlipidemic drugs statins. Impatiens Balsamina (IB) is used medicinally for various ailments. No study was carried out on the anticholesterol activity of IB. Objective: To study anti-hyperlipidemic activity of methanolic extracts of IB (MEIB) in hypercholesterolemia induced Sprague Dawley rats. Materials & Method: MEIB leaves were prepared using maceration method. Toxicity study was carried out using OECD guidelines. Hypercholesterolemia in rats was induced by using 6% of lard oil, 2% of cheese and egg yolk. Two different doses 200 and 400mg/kg of MEIB were used to study for anti-hyperlipidemic activity. Histopathological study was carried out in rats. Results: No mortality was observed even up to 2g/kg. Only 400mg/kg of MEIB statistically decreased in total cholesterol (P<0.05), LDL-cholesterol (P<0.05) and an increase in HDL-cholesterol (P<0.05) as compared to the positive control. Histopathology study revealed that 400mg/kg MEIB leaves administered group have mild steatosis and no inflammation as compared to control group. Conclusion: MEIB could be a potential herbal medicine as adjuvant with existing therapy for the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
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