Table 2.
Working conditions of the study participants, Northwest Ethiopia, 2017 (n = 422)
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hours worked per day | ||
| ≤ 8 h | 351 | 83.2 |
| > 8 h | 71 | 16.8 |
| Rest break taken per day (excluding lunch break) | ||
| < 30 min | 107 | 25.4 |
| 30–45 min | 225 | 53.3 |
| > 45 min | 90 | 21.3 |
| The job requires repetitive work | ||
| No | 202 | 47.9 |
| Yes | 220 | 52.1 |
| The job requires reaching/overstretching | ||
| No | 201 | 47.6 |
| Yes | 221 | 52.4 |
| The job requires bending | ||
| No | 204 | 48.3 |
| Yes | 218 | 51.7 |
| Satisfaction | ||
| No | 248 | 58.8 |
| Yes | 174 | 41.2 |
| Training | ||
| No | 323 | 76.5 |
| Yes | 99 | 23.5 |
| Manager concern for health and safety | ||
| Disagree/strongly disagree | 307 | 72.7 |
| Neutral | 93 | 22 |
| Agree/strongly agree | 22 | 5.2 |