The Incidence of Neck and Upper Back Pain in Cosmetic Packaging Workers
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neck pain, upper back pain, packaging workers, stretching habitsAbstrak
Background: Prolonged manual handling activities increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), particularly neck pain and upper back pain, which are common among adult workers and may negatively affect work performance and quality of life. Objective: This study analyzes the relationship between age, gender, length of service, and stretching habits with complaints of neck pain and upper back pain among packaging production workers. Method: An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 48 packaging production workers. Data were collected using structured questionnaires covering age, gender, length of service, and stretching habits. Neck pain complaints were assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), while upper back pain was measured using a comparative pain scale. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test with a significance level of 0.05. Results: The majority of workers were early adults, with a maximum age of 52 years, and the majority were male. Several workers had worked for more than five years, with the longest length of service reaching 34 years. Discussion: Neck pain complaints were significantly associated with age (p = 0.002) and gender (p = 0.048), while length of service and stretching habits were not significantly associated. Upper back pain complaints were significantly associated with length of service (p = 0.016), whereas age, gender, and stretching habits showed no significant association. Conclusion: Age and gender were associated with neck pain, while length of service was associated with upper back pain among packaging production workers, highlighting the importance of ergonomic risk management and targeted preventive interventions.
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