A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and demographic risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in construction workers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Construction workers, who are constantly engaged in physically demanding tasks, face a significant prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). These conditions affect their quality of life and work performance and call for immediate attention. This study delves into the prevalence of WMSDs among construction workers and the associated demographic risk factors, highlighting the issue's urgency.

Methods

Our research process was thorough. Our search spanned electronic databases like PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of Science. We included studies that involved adult construction workers reporting the prevalence of WMSDs such as back pain, neck pain, and other musculoskeletal diseases. The data were rigorously analyzed using R software, wi

SUBMITTER: Santos W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12554755 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature