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Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among shopkeepers in Ethiopia: Evidence from a workplace cross-sectional study

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  • Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye
  • Gebisa Guyasa Kabito
  • Fantu Mamo Aragaw
  • Tesfaye Hambisa Mekonnen

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Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are the leading cause of disability worldwide. Shopkeepers are prone to developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders, but they are largely overlooked in research and policy actions, particularly in developing countries. So far, there is a lack of data on the magnitude and factors influencing work-related musculoskeletal disorders among shopkeepers in Ethiopia. Therefore, the current study aimed to explore the prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among shopkeepers in Gondar City, Ethiopia. Methods: A workplace-based cross-sectional study was conducted from July to August 2022, in Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 625 shopkeepers. The data were collected using an interviewer-administered standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Analysis was made using Stata version 14. Factors associated with the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders were identified using the multivariable Poisson regression model. The adjusted prevalence ratio with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and p-value

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  • Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye & Gebisa Guyasa Kabito & Fantu Mamo Aragaw & Tesfaye Hambisa Mekonnen, 2024. "Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among shopkeepers in Ethiopia: Evidence from a workplace cross-sectional study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(3), pages 1-22, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0300934
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300934
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