Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: prevalence, associated factors, and impact on quality of life among kitchen workers in hospitality industry, Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia, 2023

• DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1358867
• Publication Date: 2024-05-14T04:54:12Z
• Authors: Tadiwos Abebaw; Bikes Destaw; Dawit Getachew Ye...; Amensisa Hailu Te...; Christian Melaku; Yimer Mamaye; Anmut Endalkachew...; Giziew Abere
• Keywords: Hospitality; Musculoskeletal disorder

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are considered major public health problems globally, deteriorating the quality of life workers in various occupations. Kitchen work is reported as among occupations most prone to these maladies. Nevertheless, prevalence WMSDs, contributing factors, and impacts on hospitality industry kitchen insufficiently documented Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed assess their associated impact Bahir Dar city,