The aims of the study were to determine the prevalence and find out the factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders among the garments workers. A total of 150 garments workers (where 60.7% were female) from Dhaka city (mean age- 25.2±4.8 years) were screened out in a cross-sectional study. Oxford muscle grading scale and Four point pain index have been used for the measurement of pain and muscular weakness.
Among the respondents suffering from pain, the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder was found in 60.7% whereas 10.0% had muscular weakness in different part of the body.
Gender (p<0.005), age (p<0.036) and marital status were significantly associated, however body weight (p<0.07) and education (p<0.062) were closely associated with this disorder. Almost two third of the garment workers were suffering from musculoskeletal disorders where gender, age, body weight, marital status and education can be associated factors.