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Gamified Health Communication Intervention to Prevent Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) in Myanmar Migrants at Thailand's Seafood Factory: A Study Protocol

Gamified Health Communication Intervention to Prevent Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) in Myanmar Migrants at Thailand's Seafood Factory

Status
Unknown
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20240515003
Enrollment
360
Registered
2024-05-15
Start date
2024-05-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Migrant workers, Gamification, Health Communication, Exercises

Interventions

Gamified Health Communication: The intervention uses gamification strategies, such as points, rewards, and competitions, to increase engagement and motivation among workers. This is facilitated throug
Experimental Other
Gamified Health Communication Intervention

Sponsors

Century 2 Fund (C2F), Chulalongkorn University
Lead Sponsor
Research Unit (RU), Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Myanmar workers aged 18 and above. 2. Active Facebook users (defined as those who log in at least once a week). 3. Willingness to participate in the entire duration of the intervention. 4. Written informed consent provided

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Workers with diagnosed chronic musculoskeletal/medical conditions that might interfere with the intervention. 2. Those who are not active Facebook users. 3. Workers planning to leave their job or the region within the next two months. 4. Individuals unwilling or unable to provide informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in the Incidence of WMSDs Pre and Post (Immediate) Intervention Pre and Post Intervention Assessment (Adapted Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire) ,Change in Knowledge and Awareness Pre and Post (Immediate) Intervention Surveys conducted before and after the intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Engagement and Adherence to the Program During and Post Intervention tracking of engagement Frequency of interaction with posted content, participation in exercises, quizzes, and challenges. ,Behavioral Changes in workplace practice During and Post- Intervention Observing changes in daily work practices

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPhyu Hlaing

Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University

phyuhnin.h@chula.ac.th0952363933

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026