Occupational respiratory symptoms and associated factors among street sweepers in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: In low- and middle-income countries, occupational exposure continues to be a serious public health concern. Because of their working conditions, street sweepers are particularly vulnerable to health hazards, with respiratory issues being the most common. The lack of comprehensive and inconsistence evidence on occupational respiratory symptoms among street sweepers, which exacerbates this issue. This study aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of occupational respiratory symptoms and associated factors among street sweepers in low- and middle-income countries. A comprehensive search strategy was carried out using various databases, such as PubMed, Scientific Direct, HINARI and Google Scholar, and the grey literature. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses w

SUBMITTER: Desye B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11981149 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature