The Impact of Heavy Load Carrying on Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability Among Women in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania

Background: Heavy load carrying has been associated with musculoskeletal discomfort (MSD) and disability. However, there is a lack of research investigating this association in resource-constrained settings where heavy load carrying by women is common. Objective(s): We assessed the impact of heavy l...

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Main Authors: Jillian L. Kadota, Sandra I. McCoy, Michael N. Bates, Agatha Mnyippembe, Prosper F. Njau, Ndola Prata, Carisa Harris-Adamson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2020-02-01
Series:Annals of Global Health
Online Access:https://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/2470