Analyzing the influencing factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in bus drivers
10.20001/j.issn.2095-2619.20251204
- VernacularTitle:公交车司机工作相关肌肉骨骼疾患影响因素分析
- Author:
Chunshuo CHEN
1
;
Xiongda HE
;
Bin XIAO
;
Xiaming CHEN
;
Junle WU
;
Jilong YANG
;
Yongjian JIANG
;
Yanhui LAN
;
Maosheng YAN
;
Haihua BIN
Author Information
1. School of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 511436, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Bus;
Driver;
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders;
Prevalence;
Influencing factor
- From:
China Occupational Medicine
2025;52(6):624-630
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among bus drivers. Methods A total of 962 drivers from a bus company in Shenzhen City were selected as the research subjects using the judgment sampling method. The Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire for Bus Drivers was used to investigate the prevalence of WMSDs among the research subjects. Results The prevalence of WMSDs was 37.8% in the bus drivers. The prevalence of WMSDs was higher in the low back/waist, neck, and shoulder compared with other body parts, with prevalence of 24.0%, 20.2%, and 14.8%, respectively. The prevalence of single-site and multi-site WMSDs was 18.5% and 19.3%, respectively. The results of the multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that longer job tenure and higher alcohol consumption frequency were associated with higher WMSDs risks (all P<0.01). Weekly work time >48 hours, insufficient rest, work-related fatigue, uncomfortable auxiliary lenses, non-upright trunk posture, prolonged static trunk posture, prolonged wrist flexion, and habitual staying up late were risk factors of WMSDs in the bus drivers (all P<0.05). Conclusion The prevention and treatment of WMSDs among the bus drivers cannot be ignored. Personal characteristics, work organization, work environment, working posture and sleeping habits are the factors that influence the development of WMSDs.
