Effect of Precarious Work on Workplace Wellbeing and Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review

Ahmad Shahrul Nizam Isha, Paras Behrani, Umair Sarwa, Majid Hussain Serai

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A very rare literature addresses the multidimensional nature of precarious work, the current review analyzes the multidimensional definition of precarious work and its effect on wellbeing. This systematic review focuses on precarious work as a determinant of wellbeing specifically workplace wellbeing and musculoskeletal disorderds. The current study applies the systematic review framework, studies which were published between January 2012 and September 2023 were selected. The findings indicated that Precarious workers are more likely to experience physical and mental health problems, including poor general health, and musculoskeletal disorders

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