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P.1.18 Factors related to lower urinary tract symptoms of female workers in the electronic parts industry in khon kaen province
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  1. Phanumas Krisorn1,
  2. Naesinee Chaiear1,
  3. Pattranit Songsrichainun2,
  4. Suchanaree Laitrakul2,
  5. Wipawee Keerativorasakul2,
  6. Ratchanon Jiraudomrat2,
  7. Jirath Intarachai2,
  8. Thitipong Saelim2
  1. 1Division of Occupational Medicine, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
  2. 2Fifth year medical students, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Abstract

Background The lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are more common in women than men. The causes of LUTS come from many factors. Working factor might be one of them. Leading to a study of working factors and non-working factors related to LUTS at electronic parts factory in Khon Kaen province.

Methods The case-control study was performed. The total of 236 cases (female worker who has at least one symptom of LUTS) and 236 controls (female workers who don’t have the symptoms) was done by simple random sampling. Research tool is the self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS Version 19, EpiInfo for calculate odds ratio, 95% CI , Pearson’s chi-square test and Mann-Whitney U test.

Results Conveyor does not statistically significant related to LUTS(AOR=0.88, 95% Cl (0.59,1.30). Factors that significantly related to LUTS are 1.History of LUTS in a last year [AOR=4.80, 95% CI (2.64,8.73)] 2. inadequate number of drinking water glasses [AOR=2.15, 95% CI (1.06,4.36)] 3. inadequate number of toilet [AOR=1.97, 95% CI(1.24,1.97)] 4. Holding bladder [AOR=1.56, 95% CI(1.24,1.97)].

Conclusion Conveyor is not a statistically significant factor for LUTS. Statistically significant factors related to LUTS are history of LUTS in a last year, insufficient number of glasses, insufficient number of toilet and holding bladder.

https://doi.org/10.1136/OEM-2019-EPI.221

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