A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder
symptoms and its risk factors among women rebar workers. A simple random sampling
method was used and data were collected by face-to-face interview and ergonomic assessment
from February to March 20 I I.A total of 272 women rebar workers with at least 6 months' job
experience participated in this study.The findings revealed that 57.7% of workers reported musculoskeletal
disorder symptoms with low back and shoulders as the most common body parts
affected (46.0%). Multiple logistic regression analysis indicated 2 variables that are significantly
associated with musculoskeletal disorders: prolonged working hours (adjusted odds ratio = 7.63;
95% confidence interval = 2.06-28.31) and awkward posture (adjusted odds ratio = 43.79; 95%
confidence interval = 17.09-112.20). The high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among
women rebar workers suggests that an appropriate ergonomic workstation design and ergonomic
training for women rebar workers are necessary.