Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental workers in Enugu metropolis, Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorAnyachukwu, Canice C.
dc.contributor.authorEzugwu, Faith N.
dc.contributor.authorEde, Stephen S.
dc.contributor.authorOnyeso, Ogochukwu K.
dc.contributor.authorEzema, Charles I.
dc.contributor.authorEde, Chisom F.
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-25T21:35:51Z
dc.date.available2025-07-25T21:35:51Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionOpen access article. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) applies
dc.description.abstractBackground: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are the main occupational health hazard among several clinicians, but its prevalence among dental workers in Nigeria has not been well-studied. Objective: This study evaluated the pattern and prevalence of WRMSDs among dental workers in the Enugu metropolis, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Six hospitals with dental clinics participated in this cross-sectional survey in the Enugu metropolis. One-hundred and fifty (150) standardized musculoskeletal symptom (Nordic) questionnaires were adopted and distributed, of which 141 were returned. The questionnaire elicited data on demographic characteristics and carrier profiles, ergonomics, and the body parts involved in the occupational activities. Results: The results indicated that 83% of the respondents sustained musculoskeletal injury more than once. Bending (66%) and performing repetitive tasks (58.2%) were the most performed risk activities. The lower back (66%) was the most affected body part, followed by the upper back (58.9%), neck (51%), shoulder (47.5%), and hip (46.1%). The most common preventive measures taken by individuals were resting (57%) and avoiding lifting (53.2%). Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of WRMSD among dental workers, with potential to having negative effect on their work habits, and reduced productivity.
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dc.identifier.citationAnyachukwu, C. C., Ezugwu, F. N., Ede, S. S., Onyeso, O. K., Ezema, C. I., & Ede, C. F. (2025). Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental workers in Enugu metropolis, Nigeria. International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, 30(2), 181-186. https://doi.org/10.4103/ijmh.ijmh_35_24
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/7090
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLippincott
dc.publisher.facultyHealth Sciences
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Nigeria
dc.publisher.institutionMolecular Pathology Institute, Enugu
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Central Lancashire
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Lethbridge
dc.publisher.urlhttps://doi.org/10.4103/ijmh.ijmh_35_24
dc.subjectDental workers
dc.subjectEnugu Nigeria
dc.subjectPrevalence
dc.subjectWork-related musculoskeletal disorders
dc.titlePrevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental workers in Enugu metropolis, Nigeria
dc.typeArticle
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