Systematic review and meta-analysis on prevalence, pattern, and factors associated with ocular protection practices among welders in sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to hazardous working conditions, welders are more likely to be exposed to mild to severe eye issues during the welding process. Globally, this issue is a major contributor to vision loss and blindness. One of the most frequent causes of unilateral blindness in the globe is ocular injury.

Objective

This review aimed to assess the pooled prevalence of ocular protection practice and associated factors among welders in sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

Databases including PubMed, Scopus, web of Science, Google Scholar, and the African Journals Online were systematically searched for relevant literature. The statistical analysis was performed using STATA data analysis software version 14, while Microsoft Excel was used for data abstraction. We checked publication

SUBMITTER: Atalay YA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11215141 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature