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. 2019 Sep 22;2019:6793090. doi: 10.1155/2019/6793090

Table 4.

Occupational and ergonometric risk factors among respondents at Modjo Dry Port, Ethiopia, 2018.

Variables Frequency (n) Percent
Years spent truck driving
 <10 years 211 52.8
 ≥10 years 189 47.2

Average daily driving hours
 <10 hours 100 25
 10–15 hours 253 63.2
 >15 hours 47 11.8

Rest breaks between driving
 Present 339 84.8
 Absent 61 15.2

Frequent involvement in lifting/carrying heavy objects
 Yes 308 77
 No 92 23

Perceived sitting posture while driving
 Proper 222 55.5
 Improper 178 44.5

Truck with suspension seat
 Yes 184 46
 No 216 54

Truck with adjustable back support
 Yes 296 74
 No 104 26