Factors influencing Purdue Pegboard test results among hand-arm vibration-exposed workers

Key Points

• The study aims to identify factors affecting the Purdue Pegboard Test results among workers exposed to hand-arm vibration.
• Assessment of Purdue Pegboard Test scores among vibration-exposed workers.
• Evaluation included age, gender, smoking status, manual dexterity, two-point discrimination, and grip strength.
• Statistical analysis to correlate factors with test performance.
• Older workers scored lower on the Purdue Pegboard Test.
• Men and smokers also exhibited poorer test results.
• Reduced manual dexterity, low grip strength, and reduced two-point discrimination were linked to lower scores.