Table 3.
Annual Prevalence MSDs on Mechanical and Work-Related/Ergonomic Factors Among Cleaners, Mekelle University, Ethiopia. (n=264)
| Variables | Frequency (%) | MSDs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (%) | |||
| Working hours per day | < 8 hours | 169 (64) | 98 (58) |
| ≥ 8 hours | 95 (36) | 40 (42.1) | |
| Working posture | Standing | 20 (7.6) | 16 (80) |
| Sitting | 15 (5.7) | 12 (80) | |
| Bending | 99 (37.5) | 17 (17.2) | |
| Combination of movements | 130 (49.2) | 93 (7.5) | |
| Awkward posture | Yes | 165 (62.5) | 121 (73.3) |
| No | 99 (37.5) | 17 (17.2) | |
| Overhead activities | Yes | 175 (66.3) | 102 (58.3) |
| No | 89 (33.7) | 36 (40.4) | |
| Working >2 hours in sustaining position | Yes | 222 (84.1) | 133 (59.9) |
| No | 42 (15.9) | 5 (11.9) | |
| Repeated movements (twisting/bending) | Yes | 245 (92.8) | 132 (53.9) |
| No | 19 (7.2) | 6 (9.9) | |