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The study aims to identify the prevalence of WMSDs and the multifactorial risk factors associated with them in gas station workers.

May 15, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Prevalence and multidimensional factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Chinese gas station workers

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The study aims to identify the prevalence of WMSDs and the multifactorial risk factors associated with them in gas station workers.
Cross-sectional survey conducted in 6 branches of a petroleum sales company
Data collected from 14,680 participants regarding WMSDs and associated risk factors
Multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify common risk factors for WMSDs.
10,029 (68.3%) of participants reported WMSDs, with common sites including neck (49.4%), lower back (44.7%), and shoulders (39.2%)
Common risk factors include age (OR = 1.02), alcohol consumption (OR = 1.33 ~ 1.39), and uncomfortable postures (OR = 1.35 ~ 1.40)
Specific risk factors for lower back WMSDs included prolonged bending (OR = 1.18 ~ 1.22) and high repetitive movements (OR = 1.12).

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Cross-sectional survey reveals high prevalence of WMSDs in gas station workers, suggesting need for multifactorial interventions.

Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

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