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Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 12(6), pp. 1029 - 1041
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120601
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Prevalence and the Associated Risk Factors of Low Back Pain among Commercial Motorcycle Riders in Kedah, Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Rishikesavan Ragupathy , Michal Ooi , Yu Chye Wah , Elanchezhian Chinnavan *
School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Professions, AIMST University, Malaysia
ABSTRACT
Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent condition, affecting 60-80% of individuals during their lifetime, with 23% experiencing chronic LBP. Due to the Malaysian Movement Control Order (MCO), numerous Malaysian residents were confined to their residences during the COVID-19 pandemic; consequently, the utilization of delivery services became more efficient and practical. As a result of the MCO, many individuals experienced job loss and transitioned to employment as commercial motorcycle riders, such as food delivery personnel, owing to the high demand for these services. Methods: This cross-sectional study employed a self-designed questionnaire comprising four sections: five questions on personal details, personal history, work history, and pain assessment. Convenience sampling was utilized in this investigation. Results: In a study of 207 respondents, 82.6% reported experiencing pain within the previous 12 months, with 58.9% specifically reporting pain in the lower back. Of the respondents, 47.3% were aged 24 鈥� 29 years, 56.5% were current smokers, 60.9% had experienced motorcycles one to five times annually, 85% had previously been involved in motor vehicle accidents (MVA), 60.9% had worked as commercial motorcycle riders (CMR) for two to five years, and 60.9% worked for more than 10 hours per day. Conclusion: Low back discomfort is a significant issue for commercial motorcycle riders, with age, extended work hours, vibration exposure, smoking, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle falls, and duration of employment as CMR serves as key risk factors.
KEYWORDS
Low Back Pain, Commercial Motorcycle Riders, Questionnaires
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Rishikesavan Ragupathy , Michal Ooi , Yu Chye Wah , Elanchezhian Chinnavan , "Prevalence and the Associated Risk Factors of Low Back Pain among Commercial Motorcycle Riders in Kedah, Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 12, No. 6, pp. 1029 - 1041, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120601.
(b). APA Format:
Rishikesavan Ragupathy , Michal Ooi , Yu Chye Wah , Elanchezhian Chinnavan (2024). Prevalence and the Associated Risk Factors of Low Back Pain among Commercial Motorcycle Riders in Kedah, Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Universal Journal of Public Health, 12(6), 1029 - 1041. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120601.