Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the automobile manufacturing industry in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Objectives Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have become one of the major occupational health problems. Lots of auto workers in China are exposed to WMSDs. However, there are few systematic review and meta-analysis about WMSDs in this field. This study aimed to evaluate the pre...
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| description | Abstract Objectives Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have become one of the major occupational health problems. Lots of auto workers in China are exposed to WMSDs. However, there are few systematic review and meta-analysis about WMSDs in this field. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of WMSDs among these workers. Methods This study was carried out using the Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses method under the most up to date PRISMA guidelines. A literature search was conducted for studies on the epidemiology of WMSDs among auto workers in China from inception to August 2022, using English and Chinese databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, China Biology Medicine Disc, China Science and Technology Journal Database, PubMed, and Web of Science). All statistical analyses were performed using STATA V.16.0. Results Out of the 849 references identified, 26 articles were were eligible for inclusion, of which 12 reported the overall 12-month prevalence of WMSDs, while 14 stated the 12-month prevalence of WMSDs on body regions. The overall 12-month prevalence rate of WMSDs among workers was 53.1% [95% Confidence Interval (CI) = 46.3% to 59.9%]. The lower back/waist was the body region affected most (36.5%, 95%CI = 28.5% to 44.5%). The definition on WMSDs of “Chinese version” resulted in a high prevalence of WMSDs. Obesity, high educational level, long job tenure, female, logistic workers, and foundry workers are factors that led to a high prevalence rate of WMSDs in the lower back/waist. Conclusions This study showed a high prevalence rate of WMSDs among auto workers in China. Thus, it is necessary to pay particular stress to them. Several effective measures should be taken to prevent these workers from WMSDs. Trial registration This review was registered on PROSPERO (registration number CRD42023467152). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0199e1db3dce442b8f809dc8efcd1e682023-11-20T11:11:01ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582023-10-0123111210.1186/s12889-023-16896-xPrevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the automobile manufacturing industry in China: a systematic review and meta-analysisXiongda He0Bin Xiao1Junle Wu2Chunshuo Chen3Wankang Li4Maosheng Yan5School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityGuangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and TreatmentGuangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and TreatmentGuangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and TreatmentGuangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and TreatmentSchool of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityAbstract Objectives Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have become one of the major occupational health problems. Lots of auto workers in China are exposed to WMSDs. However, there are few systematic review and meta-analysis about WMSDs in this field. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of WMSDs among these workers. Methods This study was carried out using the Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses method under the most up to date PRISMA guidelines. A literature search was conducted for studies on the epidemiology of WMSDs among auto workers in China from inception to August 2022, using English and Chinese databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, China Biology Medicine Disc, China Science and Technology Journal Database, PubMed, and Web of Science). All statistical analyses were performed using STATA V.16.0. Results Out of the 849 references identified, 26 articles were were eligible for inclusion, of which 12 reported the overall 12-month prevalence of WMSDs, while 14 stated the 12-month prevalence of WMSDs on body regions. The overall 12-month prevalence rate of WMSDs among workers was 53.1% [95% Confidence Interval (CI) = 46.3% to 59.9%]. The lower back/waist was the body region affected most (36.5%, 95%CI = 28.5% to 44.5%). The definition on WMSDs of “Chinese version” resulted in a high prevalence of WMSDs. Obesity, high educational level, long job tenure, female, logistic workers, and foundry workers are factors that led to a high prevalence rate of WMSDs in the lower back/waist. Conclusions This study showed a high prevalence rate of WMSDs among auto workers in China. Thus, it is necessary to pay particular stress to them. Several effective measures should be taken to prevent these workers from WMSDs. Trial registration This review was registered on PROSPERO (registration number CRD42023467152).https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16896-xAutomobile manufacturingMusculoskeletal disordersChineseSystematic review and Meta-analysisPrevalence |
| spellingShingle | Xiongda He Bin Xiao Junle Wu Chunshuo Chen Wankang Li Maosheng Yan Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the automobile manufacturing industry in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis BMC Public Health Automobile manufacturing Musculoskeletal disorders Chinese Systematic review and Meta-analysis Prevalence |
| title | Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the automobile manufacturing industry in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full | Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the automobile manufacturing industry in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the automobile manufacturing industry in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the automobile manufacturing industry in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_short | Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the automobile manufacturing industry in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_sort | prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the automobile manufacturing industry in china a systematic review and meta analysis |
| topic | Automobile manufacturing Musculoskeletal disorders Chinese Systematic review and Meta-analysis Prevalence |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16896-x |
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