NSU Research Contributions
Title : Factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders among the male rice farmers: a cross sectional study in five selected districts of Dhaka division, Bangladesh
Authors : Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Fatema Hashem Rupa, Mosharop Hossian, Farah Naz, Ahmed Hossain, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: BMC Public Health | Volume Number: 25 | Publication Year : 2025 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q1 | Publisher Name: Springer Nature |
| Pages : 8 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being SDG8 Decent Work & Economic Growth |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG1 No Poverty SDG2 Zero Hunger |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Achieve universal health coverage Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, and equal pay Protect labour rights, promote safe workplaces Increase investment in rural infrastructure & research |
| Impact statement: This study reveals that 44% of male rice farmers in Bangladesh suffer from musculoskeletal disorders, with the waist, knees, and neck being the most affected areas. By identifying long working hours, inadequate sleep, and aging as key risk factors, the research provides a critical mandate for the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to implement community-led ergonomic education and low-cost tools to protect the health and economic stability of the nation's vital agricultural workforce | Collaboration: None | Keywords: Musculoskeletal disorders, Rice farmer, Occupational health, Bangladesh, Ergonomics |
