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- Title
ASSESSMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL ISSUES AND ITS THREAT ELEMENTS AMONG FISHERMEN IN COASTAL REGIONS OF KARNATAKA.
- Authors
Dineshbhai, Faliya Karishma; Kundapur, Rashmi; Kiran, K. G.; Badiger, Sanjeev
- Abstract
Introduction: The objective of this study was to assess the musculoskeletal disorders and associated risk factors among fishermen in the coastal areas of Karnataka. The musculoskeletal system plays a crucial role in providing support, stability, and movement to the body. However, the demanding nature of the fishermen's job often leads to various musculoskeletal problems, particularly affecting the shoulder, back, knee, and hand. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 368 sea-going fishermen. The participants were selected using systematic random sampling, with one member from each household who is currently engaged in the fishing sector and has more experience. The technique of population proportion to size was used to determine the number of fishermen from each field practice area. Data were collected through house-to-house visits, collected information was summarized using frequency and percentage, mean and standard deviation. The chi-square test was used to compare the outcome measures. Results: The majority of the subjects were found to have involvement in more than one joint. In the past year, 56% of the subjects experienced low back trouble such as ache, pain, or discomfort, 45% had knee trouble, and thigh/hip trouble followed by upper back (41%), elbow (40%), and neck trouble (37%). Risk factors such as shorting and grading of fish in a bending position and exposure to extreme temperatures were identified among the fishermen. Interpretation & Conclusion: Based on our study, it can be concluded that multiple joint involvements are common among fishermen. Low back trouble is the most common, followed by knee, hip/thigh, upper back, elbow, neck, shoulder, and wrist/hand issues.
- Subjects
KARNATAKA (India); MUSCULOSKELETAL system; STATISTICAL sampling; FISHERS; KNEE pain; CHI-squared test; MUSCULOSKELETAL system diseases
- Publication
Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research), 2024, Vol 15, Issue 2, p839
- ISSN
0975-3583
- Publication type
Article