PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULO SKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG TEXTILE DYERS IN KANO METROPOLIS.

Musa Kani Zakari,*Farida Garba Sumaila, Umaru M. Badaru, Aisha M. Bala

Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,

College of Health Science, Bayero University Kano, Kano Nigeria.

Email: fareedat2006@gmail.com, fgsumaila.pth@buk.edu.ng

ABSRACT

Dyeing has a long history in the ancient Kano dated back to 1498,It is an occupation that involves adoption of series of posture and movements which might have impact on body structure, function and general wellbeing. Textile dyeing and processing in the World is a delicate occupation and it involves more than 30% of the active population. The common cause of pain in most occupations is musculoskeletal disorders therefore this study investigated the pattern of musculoskeletal disorders among the textile dyers. The main aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence, pattern and risk factors of work related musculoskeletal disorders by age and working experience among textile dyers in Kano. The research was a cross sectional survey, a letter of Introduction was obtained from the department of physiotherapy, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria and then it was presented to the chairman of the Kano State Dyers Association. Approval letter was obtained from the chairman of the association and the aim of the study was explained to the textile dyers whose participation was voluntary. The questionnaire was self-administered and retrieved later. A sample size of 250 participants was calculated out of which 230 participated, all the 230 participants were males (100%), with a response rate of (92%).The age group  with the highest number of complaints of WRMDs were between 31-40 years, with most of them reporting shoulder pain(77%),low back pain (74.8%) and upper back pain (64.8%). Elbow pain accounted for (58.3%), wrist pain (54.8%), neck pain (37.45%), hip and ankle (29.6%), and (27%) respectively. Thumb (26.1%) and knee (20.9%) are the least common sites in the last 12months.It was found that the common risk factors were having a prolong position (62.6%),over time work(54.8%),awkward posture(40.9%) and repetitive motion(33%). This implies that excessive work for a prolong period of time could lead to development of marked injuries that could be disabling. It can be concluded that the pattern of work-related musculoskeletal pain occurs moderately among textile dyers within Kano Municipal, shoulder pain being the most prevalent.  

Awareness campaign on the need for textile dyers to avoid prolong posture when at work should be organised. This should ensure that they take some rest after every hour of work so as to prevent musculoskeletal pain and stress/fatigue.

Keywords: Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Prevalence, Risk, Textile Dyers