How do musculoskeletal disorders impact on quality of life in Tanzania? Results from a community-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There are little available data on the prevalence, economic and quality of life impacts of musculoskeletal disorders in sub-Saharan Africa. This lack of evidence is wholly disproportionate to the significant disability burden of musculoskeletal disorders as reported in high-income countries. Our research aimed to undertake an adequately powered study to identify, measure and value the health impact of musculoskeletal conditions in the Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania.

Design

A community-based cross-sectional survey was undertaken between January 2021 and September 2021. A two-stage cluster sampling with replacement and probability proportional to size was used to select a representative sample of the population.

Setting

The survey was conducted in 15 villages i

SUBMITTER: Grieve E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12706106 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature