Author/Authors :
Meo, Sultan Ayoub King Saud University - College of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital - Department of Physiology, Saudi Arabia , Alsaaran, Zaid Fahad King Saud University - College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Alshehri, Moayad Khalid King Saud University - College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Khashougji, Mohammed Azam King Saud University - College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Almeterk, Abdul Aziz Zayed King Saud University - College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Almutairi, Saif Fraj King Saud University - College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Alsaeed, Saad Fahad King Saud University - College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
Objectives: To investigate the work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among building construction workers. Methods: Total 389 apparently healthy, male volunteers were selected with mean age 34.56±8.33 years and a mean working duration in building construction as 5.76±2.68 years. Musculoskeletal complaints were recorded through a detailed clinical interview and comprehensive questionnaire. Results: Substantial number of building construction workers developed musculoskeletal symptoms including neck pain 29 (7.5%), shoulder pain 41(10.5%), upper back pain 24(6.2%), lower back pain 64 (16.5%), legs pain 93 (23.9%), feet pain 52 (13.4%), head heaviness 44 (11.3%) and whole body fatigue 78 (20.1%). These complaints were significantly associated with long-term duration-response in building construction industry. Furthermore, cigarette smokers had little higher percentage of musculoskeletal complaints compared to non-smoker companions. Conclusions: Building construction occupation is a prolific source of musculoskeletal ailments and complaints were significantly increased with long-term working duration in building construction industry.
