Risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders among takeaway riders

Up-to-date evidence in Shanghai, China

Bibliographic Data

ID22073756
AuthorsZiyun Li (0009-0009-3148-6721, Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Xiaochen Bo (0000-0003-1911-7922, Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Chen Qian (0000-0001-6666-6604, Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Mingyue Chen (0000-0001-6744-5256, Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Yuqing Shao (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Yuxun Peng (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Ruian Cai (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Xiaojing Huang (0000-0001-6034-5893, Xuzhou Medical College, corresponding author), Lijun Wei (0000-0002-5685-4940, corresponding author), Jinzhong Zhao (0000-0003-2265-1878, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, corresponding author), Jianwei Shi (0000-0002-3523-6246, Tongji University, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume10
Pages988724-988724
Publication date2022-11-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2022.988724
PMID36478725
OpenAlexW4309739663
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited34

Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common occupational diseases. However, the influencing mechanisms were not clear in the new emerging takeaway rider occupation in the catering industry in China. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using a takeaway rider sample from one of the largest e-platforms, the Mei Tuan Company in Shanghai. The chi-square test was used to compare the sex differences in MSDs according to various factors. Binary logistic regressions were then performed to explore the potential risk factors for the occurrence and severity of MSDs adjusted by age, sex and vehicle type. Crude odds ratios (CORs) and adjusted odds ratios (AORs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for predictors were reported. Results The prevalence of MSDs was found to be 54.9% ( n = 361). Shoulders (joint pain: 24.5%, n = 154/629 cases; muscle pain: 29.0%, n = 183/632 cases; muscle numbness: 31.7%, n = 120/379 cases) and neck (joint pain: 17.0%, n = 107/629 cases; muscle pain: 14.1%, n = 89/632 cases; muscle numbness: 15.3%, n = 58/379 cases) were the most affected regions. Irregular meals (often having regular meals: p = 0.03, AOR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.05–3.39; sometimes: p < 0.01, AOR = 2.54, 95% CI: 1.49–4.34 and seldomly: p < 0.01, AOR = 4.24, 95% CI: 2.28–7.91) were positively associated with the occurrence of MSDs. Work-related factors, including working over 5 years ( p = 0.02, AOR = 1.87, 95% CI: 1.10–3.17) and over 51 km of food delivery distance per day (51–75 km: p = 0.02, AOR = 2.13, 95CI%:1.13–4.01; ≥76 km: p < 0.01, AOR = 3.12, 95CI%: 1.44–6.77), were strongly associated with severity. Conclusion MSDs were common among takeaway riders. Personal lifestyles (meal irregularity) were found to predict the occurrence, while work-related factors (longer years of employment and prolonged food delivery distance) were positively associated with severity. Public health efforts should be made to prevent MSDs in this population

China · Environmental health · Family medicine · Geography · Shanghai china · Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders · Medicine · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation · Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue

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