PREVALENCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN FEMALE WORKERS ENGAGED IN KHAKHRA MAKING IN GUJARAT - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Dr.Mayur Solanki; Dr.Nehal Shah

Volume : X, Issue : IV, April - 2020

PREVALENCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN FEMALE WORKERS ENGAGED IN KHAKHRA MAKING IN GUJARAT - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Dr. Mayur Solanki, Dr. Nehal Shah

Abstract :

Introduction: Khakhra making involves working in awkward postures, repetitive and forceful movements and handling of objects with different weights, shapes & grip. This study was aimed to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in the female workers engaged in khakhra making in Gujarat. Methodology: Study was conducted on 72 female workers involved in khakhra making, Video of working posture was recorded, snapshots were taken & analysed by using REBA. Workers were asked to fill up Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire. Result: The study showed that 78% of workers were under high risk, 13% of workers under medium & 9% of workers under low risk of developing MSD. Result of CMDQ showed prevalence of neck pain was 71%, low back pain 64%, knee pain 58%, wrist & hand pain 60%. Conclusion: The study concludes that there is High prevalence rate of Musculoskeletal disorders among the female workers engaged in khakhra making kitchen gruh udhyog in Gujarat.