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ArticleJournal of occupational health2021

Factors associated with vascular and neurological complications of hand-arm vibration syndrome among tire shop workers in Kelantan, Malaysia.

Asraf A Qamruddin, Nik Rosmawati Nik Husain, Mohd Y Sidek, Muhammad H Hanafi, Zaidi Mohd Ripin

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Asraf A QamruddinDepartment of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7002-7995
Nik Rosmawati Nik HusainDepartment of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6798-0838
Mohd Y SidekDepartment of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4941-0428
Muhammad H HanafiRehabilitation Medicine Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6138-6977
Zaidi Mohd RipinDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9770-1409

Funding

Research University Grant provided by Universiti Sains Malaysia. 1001/ PPSP/8012286
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveProlonged exposure to hand-arm vibration (HAV) at the workplace is associated with hand-arm vascular syndrome (HAVS). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and the factors associated with the vascular and neurological complications of HAVS among tire shop workers in Kelantan, Malaysia.

methodsA cross-sectional study involving 200 tire shop workers from two districts in Kelantan was conducted. Data were collected at the field using Malay Translated HAVS questionnaire, and hand-arm vibration was measured. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to determine the associated factors.

resultsThe prevalence of vascular and neurological complications of HAVS among the tire shop workers was 12.5% (95% CI: 10.16, 14.84) and 37.0% (95% CI: 30.31, 43.69), respectively. From multiple logistic regression analysis, only A(8) of HAV exposure was significantly associated with the development of vascular complications and A(8) of HAV exposure, age. and body mass index were significantly associated with the development of neurological complications of HAVS.

conclusionThis study has identified that HAVS is a significant problem among workers exposed to HAV in a warm environment. A(8) of HAV exposure is significantly associated with the development of both vascular and neurological complications. Therefore, there is a need for better control of vibration exposure in Malaysia.

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TransportationAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHand-Arm Vibration SyndromeHumansLogistic ModelsMalaysiaMaleNervous System DiseasesOccupational DiseasesOccupational ExposurePrevalenceSurveys and QuestionnairesVascular DiseasesVibrationhand-arm vibration syndromeneurological manifestationoccupational healthvascular diseases

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