An update on the prevalence of low back pain in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analyses

LD Morris, KJ Daniels, B Ganguli, QA Louw - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2018 - Springer
Background Low back pain (LBP) remains a common health problem and one of the most
prevalent musculoskeletal conditions found among developed and developing nations. The …

Causative and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among mine workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis

AM Shaikh, BB Mandal, SM Mangalavalli - Safety Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) are very much
prevalent with nearly 1.71 billion people having musculoskeletal disorders all around the …

Hydrotherapy versus land-based exercises in the management of chronic low back pain: A comparative study

AI Bello, NH Kalu, BOA Adegoke… - Journal of …, 2010 - World Scientific
Purpose: The study compared the efficacy of hydrotherapy and land-based exercises in the
management of chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methods: Twelve patients diagnosed with …

Prevalence of low back pain among peasant farmers in a rural community in South South Nigeria

BN Birabi, PO Dienye, GU Ndukwu - Rural and remote health, 2012 - search.informit.org
This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence and predominant causes of low back
pain (LBP) among peasant farmers in Ebubu community in South-south Nigeria. This study …

Prevalence of low back pain in non working rural housewives of Kanpur, India

G Gupta, N Nandini - International journal of occupational medicine …, 2015 - cejsh.icm.edu.pl
Objectives Housewives are nucleus of families but as the working, living, and social
architecture in the rural areas significantly differ from developed or urban area, the results of …

Prevalence and ergonomic risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal injuries amongst underground mine workers in Zambia

R Kunda, J Frantz, F Karachi - Journal of occupational health, 2013 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Work-related musculoskeletal injuries (WMSIs) are common in both developed and third
world countries. Most researchers agree that exposure to ergonomic risk factors is a major …

Musculoskeletal disorders among first-year Ghanaian students in a nursing college

JK Abledu, EB Offei - African health sciences, 2015 - ajol.info
Objective: To estimate the prevalence and extent of MSDs among a sample of freshmen in a
nursing college in Ghana. Methods: A semi-structured self-reported questionnaire including …

Prevalence and predictors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers of a gold mine in south Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo

A Okello, ST Wafula, DK Sekimpi… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2020 - Springer
Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are a major constraint to
worker performance and health. However, research on their prevalence and associated …

[PDF][PDF] Multiple logistic regression analysis of predictors of musculoskeletal disorders and disability among bank workers in Kumasi

J Abledu, G Abledu - Ghana. J Ergonomics, 2012 - academia.edu
Abstract Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major cause of occupational
disability worldwide and impose a considerable burden on the individual, society and …

Ergonomic assessment of musculoskeletal disorders among surface mine workers in India

SK Jeripotula, A Mangalpady, GR Mandela - Mining, Metallurgy & …, 2021 - Springer
Injuries due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are not uncommon in
heavy industry like mining. Researchers acknowledged that occupational exposure to …