article · BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors among weavers working in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia: cross-sectional study design

Fiseha Sefiwu Zinabu
Mihret Dejen Takele
Molla Fentanew
Kefale Getie
Kassaw Belay Shiferaw
Yeshambel Ejigu Anteneh
Gashaw Jember Belay
Belaynew Addis Mekuria
Bewunetu Fenta Getaneh
Alemu Kassaw Kibret

20247 citationsOpen accessBahir Dar University

Abstract

This study revealed a high prevalence of WMSDs among weavers. Our study findings reported that longer working hours, lack of back support during sitting, having repetitive movement in weaving attaining awkward posture, and having job stress were significantly associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Research topics

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Occupational health in dentistry

Sustainable Development Goals

No Poverty

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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07494-y

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