Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among desludging operators in Uganda
Bridget Nagawa Tamale,
Tonny Ssekamatte,
John Bosco Isunju
et al.
Abstract:Background
Despite the limited evidence, desludging operators remain at a heightened risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study established the prevalence and predictors of WMSDs among desludging operators in Uganda.
Methods
A digitalized structured questionnaire was used to collect cross-sectional data on musculoskeletal disorders and routine workplace activities from 303 desludging operators in 11 cities in Uganda. These c… Show more
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