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

IF 2.6 4区 医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Journal of Occupational Health Pub Date : 2024-01-04 DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae077
SukhDev Mishra, G Avinash, Madan G Kundu, Jyotsna Verma, Ankit Sheth, Abhijit Dutta
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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 estimates of prevalence with 95% CIs. Publication bias was assessed by applying funnel plots.

Results: The 12-month prevalence of WMSDs was reported across several occupational groups, and the meta or the pooled prevalence was estimated as 0.76 (95% CI, 0.70 to 0.82) along with substantial variability in the prevalence estimates between different industries and studies. The meta-prevalence for low back pain was estimated as 0.60 (95% CI, 0.54 to 0.66). The meta-prevalence for neck pain was estimated as 0.40 (95% CI, 0.34 to 0.47) whereas for shoulder pain it was estimated as 0.36 (95% CI, 0.30 to 0.42), respectively. The risk of bias was statistically nonsignificant, and overall publication bias was low as per visual inspections from funnel plots.

Conclusions: WMSDs are prevalent across various Indian industries in significant proportions, particularly in agriculture, health care, and mining, leading to significant productivity loss and economic impact. The variation in prevalence highlights the need for sector-specific interventions. Addressing WMSDs requires comprehensive ergonomic and policy measures. Effective strategies are essential to mitigate these disorders' widespread impact.

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与工作相关的肌肉骨骼疾病在印度的各种职业工人:系统回顾和荟萃分析。
目的:与工作有关的肌肉骨骼疾病(WMSDs)是最常见的职业病之一,影响到农业、小规模工业、手工业、建筑和银行等各个部门。这些疾病是由过度劳累和重复运动引起的,会导致旷工、生产力损失和经济影响。该研究的目的是确定印度不同职业工人肌肉骨骼疾病的严重程度。材料和方法:我们通过SCOPUS、PubMed Central和谷歌Scholar的搜索,在2005年至2023年的不同数据库中,使用北欧肌肉骨骼问卷(Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire)确定了报告wmsd患病率的研究。然后提取所需的信息。随机效应模型用于汇总95% CI的患病率估计值。采用漏斗图评估发表偏倚。结果:在几个职业组中报告了与工作相关的肌肉骨骼疾病(WMSDs)的12个月患病率,估计meta或汇总患病率为0.76 (95% CI: 0.70至0.82),不同行业和研究之间的患病率估计值存在很大差异。腰痛(LBP)的元患病率估计为0.60 (95% CI: 0.54 ~ 0.66)。颈部疼痛的元患病率估计为0.40 (95% CI: 0.34至0.47),而肩部疼痛的元患病率估计为0.36 (95% CI: 0.30至0.42)。偏倚风险在统计学上不显著,根据漏斗图的目视检查,总体发表偏倚仍然很低。结论:wmsd在印度各个行业普遍存在,特别是在农业、医疗保健和采矿业,导致严重的生产力损失和经济影响。患病率的差异突出表明需要采取针对特定部门的干预措施。解决大规模杀伤性武器问题需要采取全面的人机工程学和政策措施。有效的战略对于减轻这些疾病的广泛影响至关重要。
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Journal of Occupational Health
Journal of Occupational Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生
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5.60
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3.30%
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57
审稿时长
6-12 weeks
期刊介绍: The scope of the journal is broad, covering toxicology, ergonomics, psychosocial factors and other relevant health issues of workers, with special emphasis on the current developments in occupational health. The JOH also accepts various methodologies that are relevant to investigation of occupational health risk factors and exposures, such as large-scale epidemiological studies, human studies employing biological techniques and fundamental experiments on animals, and also welcomes submissions concerning occupational health practices and related issues.
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