Burden of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Recent Dental Graduates in Saudi Arabia: A National Survey
Introduction: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are one of the most prevalent occupational hazards affecting dental professionals. Aim: To assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of MSDs among recent dental graduates in Saudi Arabia and evaluates their practice of ergonomics as well as...
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2021
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| Sumario: | Introduction: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are one of the
most prevalent occupational hazards affecting dental professionals.
Aim: To assess the prevalence and associated risk factors
of MSDs among recent dental graduates in Saudi Arabia and
evaluates their practice of ergonomics as well as the impact of
MSDs on their daily activities.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried
out among all dental interns (n=1552) who graduated from dental
schools in Saudi Arabia in the academic year 2018-2019. Data was
collected between January 2019 to March 2019 through online
survey via SurveyMonkey™. Through the questionnaire, data about
participants’ demographics, symptoms of MSDs in the previous
12 months, preventive ergonomic working practices, effects of
MSDs on their daily activities, and coping strategies were collected.
Descriptive statistics, including mean±Standard Deviation (SD)
were computed for continuous variables, while frequencies and
percentages were computed for categorical variables.
Results: In total, 889 dental interns participated in this study
(response rate of 57.3%). A total of 54.3% of the participants
experienced symptoms of MSDs in atleast one body part in the
previous 12 months. The neck (41%), shoulder (37%), and lower
back (31.9%) were the most affected regions. Female interns
demonstrated a significantly higher risk of presenting with
MSDs than male participants (OR: 2.3, CI: 1.7, 3.1). Alternative
therapy was the most reported strategy for dealing with pain
(44%, n=190). In total, 58.2% of the interns who presented with
MSDs had their daily activities affected (n=251).
Conclusion: MSDs are significant health problems among recent
dental graduates in Saudi Arabia affecting the daily activities
of the majority of those affected. Females were at higher risk
of developing MSDs than males. To prevent this issue, dental
school authorities should develop and implement strategies to
ensure effective integration of ergonomics education in dental
school curricula. |
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