Prevalence of Occupational Health Disorders in Auto Rikshaw Drivers -Meerut City - A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Purpose : To find out the prevalence of occupational disorder in auto -rickshaw drivers.Participants and Methods: A total number of 150 Participants (auto rickshaw drivers) were included in thestudy.The questionnaire was explained to them in their native language. All the components of questionnairewere explained to the participants. A consent form was been filled by all the participants..All the informationlike name, age, gender , and the sort of problems they were suffering were noted.In this questionnaire the following questions are: Have you at any time had numbness, tingling or dullnessin the fingers, palms or feet?(1) Yes (2) NoHave you at any time had pain in any part of your body?(1)Yes (2) NoHow long does the pain continue?(1) A long time (2) about one week(2) about one day (4) about half a dayResult: We use Nordic questionnaire there are total 8 questions which has been use to represent the prevalenceof Musculoskeletal disorder in various body parts. We have seen the maximum problem in their Eyes (32%)followed by Lower back pain (15.33% ).Conclusion:. In conclusion, we found in this present study the most common problem was Eyes problemsthan followed by Back pain problems. The longer the years of driving experience the greater the chances ofdeveloping musculoskeletal pain. A large number of Auto Rickshaw drivers with musculoskeletal pain areusing alternative therapies and self prescribe drugs.