Table 2 Workplace characteristics of hairdressers, Ethiopia, 2019 (N = 652)
Characteristic | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Awkward posture/ bending or twisting/ involved | ||
 Yes | 314 | 48.2 |
 No | 338 | 51.8 |
Hour spent bending/twisting per day | ||
 1–5 h | 206 | 31.6 |
 ≥ 6 h | 107 | 16.4 |
Work in the same position/static posture | ||
 Yes | 360 | 55.2 |
 No | 292 | 44.8 |
Involved in repetitive task | ||
 Yes | 451 | 69.2 |
 No | 201 | 30.8 |
Working hours per day | ||
 ≤ 8 h | 287 | 44 |
 > 8 h | 365 | 56 |
Working days per week | ||
 1–3 days | 10 | 1.5 |
 4–6 days | 295 | 45.3 |
 7 days | 347 | 53.2 |
Average rest break used per day | ||
 < 30 min | 579 | 88.8 |
 30–45 min | 49 | 7.5 |
 > 45 min | 24 | 3.7 |
Adequate light at work | ||
 Yes | 554 | 85 |
 No | 98 | 15 |
Work load | ||
 Yes | 374 | 57.4 |
 No | 278 | 42.6 |
Job categories /activities | ||
Washing and cutting | ||
  Yes | 424 | 95.1 |
  No | 22 | 4.9 |
Designing | ||
  Yes | 219 | 33.6 |
  No | 433 | 66.4 |
Rolling/curling/waving | ||
  Yes | 197 | 30.2 |
  No | 455 | 69.8 |
Coloring | ||
  Yes | 19 | 2.9 |
  No | 633 | 97.1 |
Adjustable chair available | ||
  Yes | 327 | 50.2 |
  No | 325 | 49.8 |
Finger supported scissors | ||
  Yes | 465 | 71.3 |
  No | 187 | 28.7 |
Thermal comfort | ||
  Comfortable | 48 | 7.4 |
  Uncomfortable | 604 | 92.6 |
Safety/ergonomic training | ||
  Yes | 313 | 48 |
  No | 339 | 52 |
Number of customers served per day | ||
  ≤ 9 customers | 198 | 30.4 |
  10–15 customers | 166 | 25.5 |
  16–23 customers | 130 | 19.9 |
  ≥ 24 customers | 158 | 24.2 |
Hours spent in standing position per day | ||
  1–5 | 269 | 41.3 |
  6–10 | 230 | 35.3 |
  11–15 | 153 | 23.4 |