Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-3 | Issue-07 | 707-713
Original Research Article
Prevalence of musculokseletal pain among dentist: a cross-sectional study
Syed Zain Ali, Syeda Zufiesha Zehra, Nadeem Amer Lal, Mehvish Saif, Beenish Zehra, Syeda Hira Zehra, Fakhr-Un-Nisa
Published : July 18, 2017
Abstract
Around the globe, occupational-related diseases are widespread and common. Posture during work and duty hours are the major risk factor in the development of musculoskeletal disorder. The rationale behind the study is to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder among dentist. Data was evaluated by using chi square test. The duration of the study was from Dec 2016 to Feb 2017 including pilot survey. 60 dentists were elected randomly and were questioned about personal characteristics, job history, work load, physical risk factors at work place and about low back pain (LBP) and neck pain. 5 point Likert Scale was used to measure responses and 10 item-scales was used to evaluate the prevalence of MSD. Informed consent was signed by the participants. Non-probability sampling technique was applied Confidentiality was assured. Data was analyzed by using SPSS 21.00 version. As evaluated from a study that back and neck pain is highly prevalent among dentist. According to results, 75% dentist exhibited back pain, 45% showed shoulder pain, 10% had elbow pain, 3% had wrist pain, 36% had upper back pain, 48.3% had lower back pain, 16% had hip, buttock and thigh pain, 8% showed bilateral knee pain, and 5% had bilateral ankle pain