Year: 2022
Type: preprint
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Aim: To assess the prevalence and possible causes of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in dental students in Syria.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire built on the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire on dental students in four universities in Syria using convenience sampling.Results: A total of 1993 students were included in the study. 1659 (83.3%) of whom were in clinical years. The neck and lower back were the most affected regions. A statistical significance correlated higher prevalence of trouble in most body parts during the last 12 months with low quality of lighting of the clinic, low quality of equipment, mobility problems between dental and radiology clinics, long use of vibrating tools, uncomfortable working positions, keeping a static position for a prolonged period, and longer working hours.Conclusion: The WRMSDs are affecting dentists from the early stages of their clinical career as dental students. Providing detailed ergonomics knowledge and better equipment is essential for early prevention.
Source: Research Square
Institutions: Syrian Private University, University of Aleppo
Language: English
Subfield: General Dentistry
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4282834979