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울산광역시 배달노동자의 업무환경과 건강실태

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Abstract
Purpose
This study aimed to determine the current work environment and health conditions for delivery workers in Ulsan Metropolitan City.
Methods
Data from 64 delivery workers were collected, including their sociodemographic and employment information, and their opinions on labor environment, health status, health check-ups, and national health services. Quantitative data were analyzed through frequency analysis to explore the results. Qualitative data, such as descriptive responses, were examined through a process of categorization and multi-frequency responses.
Results
The primary risk exposure of delivery workers in workplace was vibration from machines, high temperatures enough to sweat even when not working, smoke, gas, dust, etc. (each at 50.0%). Physical threats during work included postures that caused fatigue or pain (76.6%) and direct interaction with people (76.6%). Challenges in welfare and support within the work environment included the lack of rest time or difficulty in utilizing it (60.9%), no regular mealtime (65.6%), and no provision of protective equipment by the company (57.8%). A total of 48.8% of delivery workers responded that there were health and safety risks in their work environment, and overall job satisfaction was low (59.4% expressed dissatisfaction). While the general health condition was good, there were numerous complaints of pain (79.7%). Specific health issues included upper limb muscle pain (70.3%), lower limb muscle pain (62.5%), and the most diagnosed disease was hyperlipidemia (23.4%). Over the past two years, 10.9% of the participants had not had health check-ups. 71.9% expressed their willingness to participate in health promotion services, followed by improvement in working conditions and the management of harmful substances, musculoskeletal disorders, and cardiovascular diseases.
Conclusions
This study, by examining the health status of delivery workers in Ulsan Metropolitan City, provides valuable foundational data for improving their work environment and preventing occupational diseases among them.
Author(s)
Health and Working Conditions of Delivery Workers in Ulsan, South Korea Article type
Issued Date
2023
Jiyoon Jeong
Hyeran Jeong
Jeehee Pyo
Mina Lee
Soe Lee
Minsu Ock
Type
Article
Keyword
HealthWorking EnvironmentHealth PromotionDelivery Workers
DOI
10.29339/pha.23.4
URI
https://oak.ulsan.ac.kr/handle/2021.oak/16377
Publisher
대한공공의학회지
Language
한국어
ISSN
2586-2901
Citation Volume
7
Citation Number
1
Citation Start Page
1
Citation End Page
14
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