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Table 3 Perceived physical discomfort from ergonomic work factors

From: Work-related musculoskeletal discomfort of dairy farmers and employed workers

Ergonomic work factor

Dairy Farmers

Employed Dairy Farm Workers

 

Male and female (n = 66)

Male (n = 41)

Female (n = 25)

Male and female (n = 37)

Male (n = 19)

Female (n = 18)

 

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

Lifting heavy objects

11 (17)

7 (17)

4 (16)

10 (27)

3 (16)

7 (39)

Awkward working positions

5 (8)

4 (10)

1 (4)

7 (19)

3 (16)

4 (22)

Repetitive and monotonous work

24 (36)

15 (37)

9 (36)

12 (32)

3 (16)

9 (50) [a1]

  1. Descriptive values [number (n), percent (%) and significance] are listed according to employment and gender.
  2. [a] Denotes significant difference between male and female workers.
  3. 1) Denotes significance level p < 0.05.