Work ability and associated factors among female ready-made garment workers in Bangladesh

Fathema Tuz Zohra, Md Abdullah Saeed Khan and Shahria Sattar

PLOS ONE, 2025, vol. 20, issue 6, 1-13

Abstract: Background: The ready-made garment industry plays a crucial role in Bangladesh’s economy and has made a significant contribution to womenempowerment by employing millions of female workers. The work ability, reflecting the productivity and well-being of a worker, has been less explored among female garment workers. This study aimed to explore this gap. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 395 female garment workers aged ≥18 years at a factory in Dhaka from August-December 2023. Work ability was assessed using the Work Ability Index (WAI). Sociodemographic and work-related factors associated with WAI scores were identified using linear regression analysis. Results: The average age (±SD) of the participants was 31.05 ± 6.71 years. The Work Ability Index scores among participants showed a good mean (±SD) score of 40.65 ± 2.71 [Range: 7–49]. Younger age (p

Date: 2025
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