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KMID : 1039220220320040325
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Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
2022 Volume.32 No. 4 p.325 ~ p.339
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Time Trends and Related Factors of Work-related Low Back Pain among Korean Manufacturing Workers : the third through sixth Korean Working Conditions Survey
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Heo Seong-Chan
Bahk Jin-Wook
Yang Seon-Hee
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Abstract
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Objective: This study was to perform to identify the distribution characteristics and related factors of work-related low back pain among manufacturing workers in Korea.
Methods: We analyzed the third(2011) through sixth(2020) Korean Working Conditions Survey. This study examined changes in the prevalence of work-related low back pain among manufacturing workers and related factors, including demographic characteristics and working conditions.
Results: The prevalence of work-related low back pain showed a general tendency to increase during the study periods except for the 5th wave. The prevalence of work-related low back pain was higher in women than in men. The prevalence increased with increasing age and decreased with higher educational attainment. This trend was observed in all survey waves. The prevalence ratios for work-related low back pain according to working conditions varied over the survey period. In general, workers with manual jobs, long working hours, and exposure to tired or painful postures showed relatively higher prevalence ratios than did their counterparts. Providing Information on health and safety, perception that work affects health, and experience of presenteeism were identified as influencing factors for work-related low back pain. Although the working environment is improving, work-related back pain is on the rise. A multifaceted study on risk factors for work-related low back pain is needed.
Conclusion: Work-related low back pain is a significant factor affecting the working population's quality of life. The prevalence of work-related low back pain showed a tendency to increase during the study periods. A multifaceted study on risk factors for work-related low back pain is needed.
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KEYWORD
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work-related low back pain, Korean Working Conditions Survey, time trend, risk factor
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