생산직 근로자의 근골격계 질환 예방을 위한 신체활동 및 관련요인

Abstract

Objectives: This study was conducted to examine the level of physical activity for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in blue-collar workers and to identify related factors influencing them. Methods: The subjects of this study were 180 blue-collar workers working for 12 small and mid-sized manufacturing companies in Daegu･Gyeongbuk provinces. The questionnaire consisted of demographics, work related characteristics, health belief model of the subject, knowledge and frequency of musculoskeletal disorders prevention education, and physical activities for musculoskeletal disorders prevention. Results: In the univariate analysis of blue collar workers` physical activities, barrier to health belief model, knowledge, frequency of musculoskeletal disorders prevention education were highly correlated. The result from logistic regression using physical activity as a dependent variable was barrier, and the lower the barrier, the more likely it was included in the practice group. Conclusions: In order to prevent the musculoskeletal disorders of blue-collar workers, it is necessary to develop a musculoskeletal disorders prevention program, educational development, and an environment to lower the barrier that have the greatest effect on physical activity practice.