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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CREATIVE RESEARCH THOUGHTS - IJCRT (IJCRT.ORG)

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  Paper Title

"PREVALENCE OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG SHOPKEEPERS IN NASHIK CITY"

  Authors

  Dr. Aaradhana Satish Shinde,  Dr. Sarita Kulkarni,

  Keywords

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), Shopkeepers, Ergonomics, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA), Occupational health, Prevalence, Nashik city

  Abstract


Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major occupational health concern among shopkeepers due to prolonged working hours, repetitive tasks, and poor ergonomics, affecting their productivity and quality of life.Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 148 shopkeepers in Nashik city using purposive sampling over six months. Data were collected using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) scale. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 26.0.Results: The highest prevalence of WMSDs was observed in the 30-39 age group (37.2%). Shoulder (19.59%) and upper back (17.57%) were the most affected regions. Most participants worked 11.6-13.2 hours daily. REBA analysis showed 43.24% at medium risk and 8.11% at high risk.Conclusion: WMSDs are highly prevalent among shopkeepers due to prolonged working hours and ergonomic risks. Targeted interventions such as ergonomic modifications, posture correction, and work-rest cycles are essential to reduce WMSDs and improve occupational health.Keywords:Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), Shopkeepers, Ergonomics, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA), Occupational health, Prevalence, Nashik city

  IJCRT's Publication Details

  Unique Identification Number - IJCRT26A4116

  Paper ID - 306826

  Page Number(s) - j606-j616

  Pubished in - Volume 14 | Issue 4 | April 2026

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  E-ISSN Number - 2320-2882

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  Dr. Aaradhana Satish Shinde,  Dr. Sarita Kulkarni,,   ""PREVALENCE OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG SHOPKEEPERS IN NASHIK CITY"", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), ISSN:2320-2882, Volume.14, Issue 4, pp.j606-j616, April 2026, Available at :http://www.ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT26A4116.pdf

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