Table 2 Working conditions of the study participants, Northwest Ethiopia, 2017 (n = 422)
Variables | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Hours worked per day | ||
≤ 8 h | 351 | 83.2 |
> 8 h | 71 | 16.8 |
Number of beds making per day | ||
≤ 15 beds | 119 | 28.2 |
15–30 beds | 229 | 54.3 |
> 30 beds | 74 | 17.5 |
Rest break taken per day (excluding lunch break) | ||
Once for < 30 min | 107 | 25.4 |
Twice (30–45 min) | 225 | 53.3 |
> 3 times (15 min/60 min work) | 90 | 21.3 |
The job require reaching/over stretching | ||
No | 201 | 47.6 |
Yes | 221 | 52.4 |
The job require repetitive Bending | ||
No | 204 | 48.3 |
Yes | 218 | 51.7 |
Satisfaction | ||
No | 248 | 58.8 |
Yes | 174 | 41.2 |
Training related with health and safety | ||
No | 323 | 76.5 |
Yes | 99 | 23.5 |