A cross-sectional study on the prevalence of haemorrhoids among lorry drivers in Klang valley, Malaysia

Abstract

Background: Haemorrhoid is often considered as one of the effects of prolonged sitting especially on a surface with high temperature which mainly occur among lorry drivers who are often exposed to this condition due to the engine located relatively under the driver’s seat. This study aims to assess the prevalence of haemorrhoids among lorry drivers in Klang Valley, Malaysia. A cross sectional study was done by using consecutive sampling. Respondents that fulfill the inclusion and exclusion criteria were interviewed with validated questionnaires and data were analyzed using SPSS. Materials and Methods: A​ cross-sectional study was conducted in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The study was focused on the companies, shops with lorry drivers and lorries that had stop at the rest and services area along the highway in Klang Valley. The method of sampling used was a consecutive sampling with sample size of 70 respondents. All Malaysians who are currently working as a lorry driver regardless of type of company were selected as respondents. Data was collected through an assisted face to face interview and spread google form using a questionnaire from Truck Driver Behaviour and Perceptions Study (1991) by Accident Research Centre of MONASH University.