Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Radiologists in Nigeria
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Medicine and Health - Year 2017, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Work- related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are defined as conditions that are caused or aggravated by work place activities, and they account for up to 60% of all work place illnesses. Regular operation of the ultrasound machine in addition to long sitting position during reporting of images had subjected the radiologist to development of work- related musculoskeletal disorders. The study aimed at investigating the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints among radiologists practicing diagnostic and interventional ultrasonography in Nigeria. Methods: The subjects were radiologists who had completed their fellowship and residents in radiology with more than three years experience in the practice of radiology. Structured self administered questionnaires were distributed to the subjects at two International Conferences with radiological meetings session. Results: 124 questionnaires were analyzed, consisting of 50(40.3%) females and 74(59.7%) males, giving female/male ratio of 1: 1.48. The mean age was 42± 0.97 years. The neck was the part of the body commonly affected by WRMSD, with 68 (54.84%) respondents. This was followed by low back seen in 66(53.23%) respondents and shoulder/upper back seen in 52(41.94%) respondents. 94(75.8%) of the respondents have had visual acuity test for eye strains and poor vision. Conclusion: There was high prevalence of work – related musculoskeletal disorders among radiologists in Nigeria. These ranged from pains at the neck, shoulder, spine, upper and lower limbs as well as eye strain.
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R. C. Onwuchekwa, West Obaabo
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