Prevalence of Back Pain and Associated Factors among Bank Staff in Selected Banks in Kigali, Rwanda: A Cross Sectional Study

Kanyenyeri, Livingstone; Asiimwe, Benon B.; Mochama, Monica; Nyiligira, John; Habtu, Michael

doi:10.21767/1791-809x.1000505

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“…Respondents sitting with their back twisted were 3.6 times more likely to develop WMSDs than sitting with their back straight. This finding was consistent with studies done in Rwanda [13] and Dutch [26]. On the other hand, respondents sitting with their back bent were 4 times more likely to develop WMSDs than sitting with a straight aligned back.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…The sample size for the magnitude of WMSDs was computed based on single proportion formula by using proportion of WMSDs from a previous study conducted in Rwanda among bank workers who accounted for 45.8% [13] and a 95% confidence interval (CI) and margin of error of 5% and 10% non-response rate. Since the sampling method was multi-stage, this study used design effect of 2 making a total sample size of 838.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors among bank workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Dagne

Abebe

Getachew

2020

Environ Health Prev Med

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Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are dramatically increased in the world due to the advancement of technology and competitiveness of markets. There were limited studies carried out regarding WMSDs among bank workers in Africa particularly in Ethiopia. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors among bank workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: Institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed in the study. Multi-stage sampling techniques were used to select 838 bank workers from 62 banks in Addis Ababa. Self-administered standard Nordic questionnaires were used as well. Multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were employed to identify factors associated with WMSDs. Moreover adjusted odds ratio (AOR), 95% confidence interval (CI) and p value < 0.05 was used to show the strength of association between explanatory variables and dependent variable. Results: Out of 838 total numbers of participants, 755 bank workers returned their questionnaires responding with a rate of 90%. Of these, 77.6% (N = 586) suffered WMSDs with a 95% CI [75-81%]. Based on the final multivariate logistic regression analysis being female [AOR = 2.98, 95% CI 1.91-4.65], sitting back in a twisted position [AOR = 3.59, 95% CI 2.13-6.08], sitting back bent [AOR = 4.06, 95% CI 2.48-6.66], work on fixed position [AOR = 1.78, 95% CI 1.17-2.71], no work time break [AOR = 3.33, 95% CI 1.44-7.71], type of chairs [AOR = 2.62, 95% CI 1.19-5.75] and job stress [AOR = 2.33, 95% CI 1.19-4.54] were factors significantly associated with WMSDs. Conclusion: From the study's findings, the magnitude of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among bank workers was high. Being female, awkward posture, no work time break, fixed position, type of chairs, and job stress are the factors significantly associated with WMSDs. So bank workers should use proper types of chairs, practice proper work posture, increase healthy working conditions, and create awareness programs on how to maintain beneficial health conditions which may lead to increased leisure time.

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confidence: 91%

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors among bank workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Dagne

Abebe

Getachew

2020

Environ Health Prev Med

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“…The one-month prevalence of LBP among bank employees is 36.6%. Similar to our research, a cross-sectional study conducted in Kigali, Rwanda, found that 45.8% of bank staffs reported LBP during the one year [25]. Another study conducted in Nigeria found 12 months prevalence rate of office workers was 38.0% [26].…”

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confidence: 88%

Prevalence and associated occupational factors for low back pain among the bank employees in Dhaka City

Ali

Ahsan

Hossain

2019

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Objective: Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the common health problems among full-time office employees that causes employees absenteeism from work. The purpose of the study is to identify the association between occupational factors and LBP among full-time bank employees in Dhaka City. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 593 full-time bank employees. The one-month complaints of LBP were administered by a musculoskeletal subscale of subjective health complaints by Eriksen et al. A logistic model was performed to identify variables associated with LBP, and a random forest technique was performed to identify the top 5 important variables. Results: The one-month prevalence for LBP was found 36.6% among the bank employees and the prevalence was high (46.6%) for the 41 to 59-year-old age-group. The multiple logistic regression analysis indicates that age (41-59 years) (OR:2.11, CI=1.21-3.74), obesity (OR:2.06, CI=1.01-4.21) and long working hours (>9 hours) (OR:1.42, CI=1.01-2.0) are positively associated with LBP. Age and length of employment have a positive correlation of 0.87. The random forest technique identifies the top 5 important variables are, age, length of employment, long office hours, presence of chronic illness, and physical activity. Conclusion: LBP is highly prevalent in full-time bank employees. The occupational factors like length of employment (>10 years) and long working hours (>9 hours) play a significant role in developing LBP among the bank employees. Moreover, the factors like age, chronic illness, obesity and physical activity should be taken into account in the prevention of LBP in bank employees. Keywords: Occupational Health, Low Back Pain, Bank employees, random forest, Bangladesh.

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“…This study fi nding is similar to study conducted in Kigali, Rwanda, in which, respondents having no break off during working time were 3.9 times more likely to have low back pain compared to those who had time to rest during the workday. 31 This may be due to lack of time to rest which exaggerates the risk of getting low back pain.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This fi nding is similar to fi ndings from studies conducted in Kigali, Rwanda and Iran which shows respondents who frequently use a computer were 3.5 and 3.2 times more likely to have low back pain as compared to those who didn't use a computer during their working time respectively. 21,31 The possible explanation for this fi nding might be due to the presence of a computer in the workplace leads to a set of peculiar characteristics of the workstation which require the workers to stay in a static posture for long periods.…”

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Low back pain and associated factors among civil service sectors office workers in Southern Ethiopia

Fanta

Alagaw

Kejela

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Int J Occup Safety & Health

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Background: Low back pain is one of the most common work-related health problems among office workers. Low back pain has been identified as one of the most costly disorders among the worldwide working population. However, there is a lack of information on associated factors with low back pain which makes people not to work properly. Objectives: This study was aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with low back pain among civil service sectors office workers in Southern Ethiopia. Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among 625civil service sectors office workers, who work in the sitting position, in Sodo town, Southern Ethiopia from March 10 to June 20, 2017. The sampling frame was obtained from civil service office and simple random sampling technique was used for each stage. Data was collected by using a pretested structured questionnaire adapted from Standardized Nordic musculoskeletal Questionnaires and modified Oswestry through face to face interview and by using checklist for observations, which was measured by diploma nurses. Descriptive statistics like frequency, percentage, mean, median and standard deviation were conducted. Also, binary logistic regression was conducted and variables with p<=0.20 in bivariate analysis were fitted into the multiple logistic regression models to identify factors associated with low back pain. Variables with P value <0.05 were considered as statistically significant predictors of low back pain. Results: Out of the calculated sample size, 625 participants responded making a response rate of 99%. The 12-month prevalence of low back pain among civil service sectors office workers in this study was (38.4%) 95% CI: (0.34, 0.42).This study found that, being obese (AOR [95%CI] =6.3[4.29 - 9.09]), having smoking history (AOR [95%CI] =5.2[2.57 - 10.82]), poor sitting posture (AOR [95%CI] =2.6[1.61-4.30]), having job stress (AOR [95%CI] =5.9[3.44-10.25]), having no rest break during workday (AOR [95%CI]=3.2[1.82-5.62]), sitting >6 hours per day (AOR [95%CI]=16.08[14.4-19.3]) and frequently using computer (AOR [95%CI]=4.3[2.09-5.47]) are significantly associated with low back pain. Conclusion and recommendations: The 12-month prevalence of low back pain in this study is high (38.4%).Therefore, healthy lifestyle habits, good awareness of sitting posture and better ergonomic facilities and psychosocial support to workers were recommended to decrease the effects of predisposing factors of low back pain.

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Prevalence of Back Pain and Associated Factors among Bank Staff in Selected Banks in Kigali, Rwanda: A Cross Sectional Study

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors among bank workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors among bank workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and associated occupational factors for low back pain among the bank employees in Dhaka City

Low back pain and associated factors among civil service sectors office workers in Southern Ethiopia

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