Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: June | Volume: 13 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 6-10
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230602
Association between Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Fatigue among Female Beauticians in Ahmedabad: An Observational Study
Neha P Patel1, Dhara S Soni2, Rutvi M Talaviya3, Roshani P Tank4, Mayank S Solanki5
1Assistant Professor, MPT (Community health & Rehabilitation) 2,3,4,5BPT Intern
Mahatma Gandhi Physiotherapy College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Corresponding Author: Neha P Patel
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) and fatigue are important issues that are sometimes neglected by every occupation. Prolonged non-neutral postures, repetitive movements, working at a fast pace, general distress or prolonged standing periods make them vulnerable to musculoskeletal symptoms. Moreover, beauticians work long hours and lack of adequate breaks during work which might cause fatigue. So, need of the study to assessing correlation between WRMSD and fatigue among female beauticians.
Methodology: Observational analytical cross-sectional study was conducted by convenience sampling. Total sample size was eighty. Females were selected between age group of 18-40 years with ≥2 years of experience as beautician. Participation was voluntary and informed consent was taken. WRMSD were assessed by Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Occupational fatigue was measured by multidimensional assessment of fatigue (MAF). Spearman correlation coefficient was used to find association between WRMSD and occupational fatigue among female beauticians. Level of significance was kept at 5%.
Result: Mean age was 26.02±8.53 years. 83% participants reported work related musculoskeletal pain in one or more body parts. The common body parts affected by pain in past one year and one week were neck(36%), shoulders(29%), elbow(14%), wrist/hand(24%), upper back(22%), lower back(45%), Knees(63%) and ankles/feet(33.93%).Significant difference was found between WRMSD and Occupational fatigue (r=0.658,p<0.005)
Conclusion and implication: Moderate positive correlation between musculoskeletal disorder and fatigue among female beauticians was observed. Beauticians are at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders and leads to occupational related fatigue. This study could benefit them from preventive structural and educational measures.
Key words: Musculoskeletal disorders, Fatigue, Beautician