Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are a growing concern among beauty professionals due to prolonged standing, repetitive tasks, and poor ergonomics. Despite global attention, limited data exists on the burden of WRMSDs in Pakistani beauticians.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal pain (WRMSP) among female beauticians in Gujranwala, Pakistan.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 267 female beauticians using a non-probability convenient sampling technique. The standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to collect data. The study was conducted over four months, and data were analyzed using SPSS Version 21.
Results: Out of 267 participants, 256 (95.89%) reported musculoskeletal pain in at least one body region over the past 12 months. The most commonly affected areas were the neck (65.9%), shoulders (57.3%), and lower back (55.4%).
Conclusion: A high prevalence of WRMSP was observed among female beauticians, especially in the neck, shoulders, and lower back. Preventive measures, ergonomic education, and occupational health support are crucial for reducing the burden of WRMSDs in this workforce.

Index Terms

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, Beauticians, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, Occupational health, Ergonomics