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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding musculoskeletal disorders among industrial workers in a wind turbine industry in India

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Author Details : Ashok Ramanujam, Janakapriya*

Volume : 6, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 5-13

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jsas.2024.002

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Abstract

Aim: To Study the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Workers in a wind turbine industry in India.
Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affecting Industrial workers must be considered and addressed as a serious issue. Thus, it is important to incorporate ergonomics into clinical practice to prevent MSDs. In order to do screening and diagnosis of MSD's Among Industrial workers it is mandatory to know how much of awareness they have regarding MSD's and Ergonomic Hazards respectively as a preliminary study.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted in which the participants were interviewed to complete a validated four-section questionnaire (demographic data, knowledge, attitudes, and practice information related to ergonomics). The questionnaire was newly self-developed based on a literature review and was pilot tested after development.
Results: Out of the total workers who gave their responses for the questionnaire, about 80 percentage of the responses were positive among which the positive responses for knowledge-based questions, Attitude based questions and Practice based questions amounted to 73.16%, 83.12% and 88.36% respectively.
Discussion: The study aimed to investigate MSDs among industrial workers in the wind turbine industry in India. A validated questionnaire was used to collect and analyze workers' responses. The findings will enhance awareness and engagement regarding MSDs and ergonomic hazards, leading to effective interventions and a safer working environment. Addressing the identified gaps can improve worker well-being and productivity.
 

Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, Industrial workers, Musculoskeletal disorders

How to cite : Ramanujam A, Janakapriya, Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding musculoskeletal disorders among industrial workers in a wind turbine industry in India. IP J Surg Allied Sci 2024;6(1):5-13

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