Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among various occupational workers in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are among the most common occupational diseases, affecting various sectors such as agriculture, small-scale industries, handicrafts, construction, and banking. These disorders, caused by overexertion and repetitive motion, lead to work absenteeism, productivity loss, and economic impacts. The aim of the study was to determine the magnitude of musculoskeletal disorders among different occupational workers in India.

Methods

We identified studies reporting the prevalence of WMSDs using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire in different databases between 2005 and 2023 through searches on SCOPUS, PubMed Central, and Google Scholar. The required information was then extracted. A random effects model was used to pool esti

SUBMITTER: Mishra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11728104 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature