| Document ID (ISN) | 103350 |
| CIS number |
04-379 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1077-3525 - International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Year |
2004 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Chee H.L., Rampal K.G. |
| Title |
Work-related musculoskeletal problems among women workers in the semiconductor industry in Peninsular Malaysia |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan.-Mar. 2004, Vol.10, No.1, p.63-71. 28 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.ijoeh.com/pfds/1001_Chee.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
A cross-sectional study to identify the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems and work-related risk factors was conducted among 906 women semiconductor workers. Data on working conditions, work postures and body pains were collected by means of questionnaires. Logistic regression showed that lower-limb pain was significantly associated with standing, neck and shoulder pain with sitting and lifting, upper-back pain with climbing steps, low back pain with hand and wrist movements, and hand and wrist pain with lifting. Neck and shoulder pain was significantly higher for workers with shorter working durations, while lower-limb pain was significantly higher for workers with longer working durations. End-of-line assembly workers had significantly higher odds ratios for pain at all sites, while middle-of-line workers had higher odds ratios for pain in neck and shoulders and upper back. Finally, wafer-fabrication workers had higher odds ratios for low back pain and pain in the lower limbs. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Malaysia; semiconductor devices; work posture; women; electronics industry; risk factors; musculoskeletal diseases |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
lifting of loads; lower extremities; work efficiency; assembly-line work; sitting posture; standing posture; hours of work; lumbar column; hand; neck disorders; backache; wrist; shoulder; questionnaire survey; cross-sectional study; statistical evaluation; frequency rates; speed of work |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Malaysia |
| Subject(s) |
Other industries and occupations
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
Industries and occupations
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| Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Electronics industry
Manufacturing of electrical appliances and equipment
Work posture
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