Abstract
This study identifies the musculoskeletal symptoms of agricultural workers, specifically lettuce farmers. Data was collected in a lettuce farm in Cavite, Philippines, questionnaire, and direct observation was used. There are 50 participants in the study, including twenty-two greenhouse workers, eleven soil mixing workers, nine nursery workers, and eight fermentation workers. Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in the shoulder (80%), lower back (70%), neck (64%), and hand/wrist (73%) is high for all occupation groups. 92% of the participants were reported to have work interference due to musculoskeletal symptoms. The severity of musculoskeletal symptoms was typical for the lower back, upper back, shoulder, and neck. The overall mean of the farmer’s Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) score was 6.4, which corresponds to RULA action level 3, highlighting that the current working posture of farmers must have a further investigation or needed change soon. Association between socio- demographic results and musculoskeletal symptoms are identified using logistic regression analyses.
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