Prevalence of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Sugarcane Farmers in Muzaffarnagar, India Chaudhary Shahrukh1, Siddiqui Zuheb Ahmed2,*, Tiwari Prachi2, Jameel Junaid3 1Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Nursing Sciences and Allied Health, Jamia Hamdard 2Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Nursing Sciences and Allied Health, Jamia Hamdard 3Physiotherapist, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital, Rohini, New Delhi *Corresponding Author: Dr. Zuheb Ahmed Siddiqui (PT) Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Nursing Sciences and Allied Health, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062 Phone: +919810744297 Email: zuhebahmedsiddiqui@gmail.com
Online published on 23 December, 2019. Abstract Background India is agrarian economy with millions of people involved in farming and agricultural related activities. The agricultural tasks involve risks that are associated with development of musculoskeletal disorders among farmers. Thus in our study we attempt to analyze the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among sugarcane farmers of Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh. Method A total of 120 male subjects aged between 20–60 years were recruited based on the inclusion criteria. Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to identify the presence of Musculoskeletal Disorders. Result The descriptive analysis of data revealed four common musculoskeletal disorders affecting sugarcane farmers: lower back pain (55%), knee pain (44%), Shoulder pain (23%) and Upper back pain (13%) Conclusion Based on the findings of this study, it is hereby recommended that sugarcane farmers should be enlightened on a regular basis on the high prevalence of the WMSDs among them, and the precautionary measures to be taken in order to prevent the development. Age of farmers, their years of working and the long hours they spent working in a standing position may be significant factors that contribute to the high prevalence of the WMSDs among them. The most commonly affected body parts included the low back, knees and upper back. Top Keywords Prevalence, sugarcane farmers, musculoskeletal disorders, Nordic. Top |