Prevalence Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Waiters In Faisalabad
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64105/Keywords:
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Occupational Disorders, WaitersAbstract
Background: Restaurant industry is the fastest growing industry around the globe. Restaurant employees are exposed to a diverse variety of workplace disorders due to the wide range of work tasks and standing in work body positions for lengthy days.
Aims & Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among waiters in Faisalabad.
Methodology: A cross-sectional survey of waiters in Faisalabad was conducted. 260 waiters enrolled from different hotels of Faisalabad. Waiters who met the inclusion criteria were taken in the study. Informed consent was taken from all the participants. Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire was distributed to waiters. Waiters were listed their symptoms. Data was entered and analyzed in SPSS V.25.
Results: Frequency tables and bar charts are made to show the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in waiters. According to the results, 26 (10%) of the 260 participants were female, while 234 (90%) participants were male between the ages of 20-40. Results of this study shows that most reported symptoms have been seen in Neck, shoulder and ankle region.
