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Sompan R, Keeratisiroj O. Evaluating the effectiveness of a participatory programme for preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders among slaughterhouse workers in Thailand. Health Educ Health Promot 2025; 13 (2) :1001-1015
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Aims: This study aimed to develop a model for injury prevention through a participatory work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) program designed to reduce localized pain across various body regions among workers in pig production slaughterhouses in Thailand.
Materials & Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted involving 40 slaughterhouse workers who participated in a program designed to prevent WMSDs. The prevention program comprised four core activities. Self-administered questionnaires were used to assess the prevalence of WMSDs before and after the intervention.
Findings: This study showed a significant reduction in WMSDs following the prevention programme in four areas: upper arms (p < 0.001), hands/wrists (p = 0.049), calf (p = 0.031), and foot (p = 0.007). Furthermore, the severity of pain associated with WMSDs was significantly reduced post-intervention (t = 7.654, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: After a three-month pilot study implementing a WMSDs prevention programme among workers in pig production slaughterhouses, the participatory model proved effective and may serve as a framework for similar programs in other agricultural factories.
Materials & Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted involving 40 slaughterhouse workers who participated in a program designed to prevent WMSDs. The prevention program comprised four core activities. Self-administered questionnaires were used to assess the prevalence of WMSDs before and after the intervention.
Findings: This study showed a significant reduction in WMSDs following the prevention programme in four areas: upper arms (p < 0.001), hands/wrists (p = 0.049), calf (p = 0.031), and foot (p = 0.007). Furthermore, the severity of pain associated with WMSDs was significantly reduced post-intervention (t = 7.654, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: After a three-month pilot study implementing a WMSDs prevention programme among workers in pig production slaughterhouses, the participatory model proved effective and may serve as a framework for similar programs in other agricultural factories.
Keywords: Ergonomic, Participation, Prevention programme, Slaughterhouse, Work-related musculoskeletal
Article Type: Original Research |
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Health Education and Health Behavior
Received: 2025/05/8 | Accepted: 2025/06/24
Received: 2025/05/8 | Accepted: 2025/06/24
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