Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a significant occupational health concern, particularly among workers engaged in physically demanding and labor-intensive tasks. Desludging operators, who are responsible for the removal and management of fecal sludge, are particularly susceptible to these disorders due to the strenuous nature of their work. Despite the critical role they play in sanitation and public health, there is limited evidence regarding the prevalence and determinants of WMSDs among desludging operators. This study aims to bridge this knowledge gap by establishing the prevalence of WMSDs and identifying key predictors among desludging operators in Uganda. By understanding these factors, the study seeks to inform interventions that can mitigate the risk of WMSDs and improve the working conditions for this essential workforce.
Bridget Nagawa Tamale, Tonny Ssekamatte, John Bosco Isunju, Aisha Nalugya, Mujjabi Martin Mukasa, Arnold Tigaiza, Doreen Nakalembe, Winnifred K. Kansiime, Ceaser Kimbugwe, Jane Sembuche Mselle and Richard K. Mugambe (2024). Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among desludging operators in Uganda BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Recommended by SuSanA (other than SuSanA publications)Faecal sludge treatment processesFaeces or faecal sludgeUrban (entire city)EducatorsPractitionersResearch publicationsEnglishImport to Sanitation Workers PlatformHealth & SafetyHealth & Safety
Uganda
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Published in: 2024
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Bridget Nagawa Tamale, Tonny Ssekamatte, John Bosco Isunju, Aisha Nalugya, Mujjabi Martin Mukasa, Arnold Tigaiza, Doreen Nakalembe, Winnifred K. Kansiime, Ceaser Kimbugwe, Jane Sembuche Mselle and Richard K. Mugambe
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