Table 3.
The pooled odds ratio for factors associated with LBP among weavers in low-and middle-income countries, 2024
| Listed variables | Number of study participants | Number of studies included | Pooled Odds Ratio (95% CI) | Heterogeneity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I2 | p-value | ||||
| Gender (female) | 1799 | 4 | 1.04(0.70–1.37) | 52.1% | 0.100 |
| Age > 40 Years | 497 | 2 | 1.81(1.06–2.56)* | 45.3% | 0.176 |
| Work experience > 10 Years | 934 | 2 | 1.54(1.17–1.91)* | 73.5% | 0.052 |
| Working hours per day (> 8 h) | 650 | 2 | 1.48(0.83–2.14) | 65.1% | 0.091 |
| Working in a chair with no back support (yes) | 1217 | 2 | 2.20(1.54–2.87)* | 0.0% | 0.530 |
| Working in an uncomfortable posture (yes) | 778 | 2 | 2.57(1.25–3.90)* | 0.0% | 0.524 |
| Job stress (yes) | 1217 | 2 | 2.15(1.33–2.97)* | 40.1% | 0.196 |
*Shows significant association of variables with the pooled prevalence of LBP