Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain, Knowledge and Practice of Ergonomics Among Clinical and Non-Clinical Staff in Tertiary Hospitals in Uyo Metropolis Nigeria
Abstract:
Musculoskeletal pain is one of the
most prevalent occupational health disorders affecting all spheres of human endeavours
with various predisposing factors being reported among hospital workers. This study
determined the prevalence of musculoskeletal pains, knowledge and practice of ergonomics
among clinical and non-clinical staff of University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State (UUTH). A total
of 284 Participants were involved in this cross-sectional study, consisting of 153 clinical staff (49 males; 32%)
and (104 females; 68%); mean age of 36±11.0
years, age range of 24 – 59 years; and 131 non-clinical workers of 62
males (47.3%) and 85 females (52.7%); mean age 38±14.0
years, age range of 20 – 58 years. Results showed that non-clinical staff had a higher annual
prevalence of musculoskeletal pains (79.4%). Pains were mostly distributed to the
low back region for both groups. Nurses were mostly affected (35%). Years of work
experience was not significantly associated with musculoskeletal pain (p = 0.194).
However, other factors assessed were significantly associated (p<0.05) with musculoskeletal
pains in both groups. The knowledge of ergonomics and compliance to work safety
regulations was high among the non-clinical staff than in the clinical staff. Improving
the working condition of hospital workers and periodic seminars on work safety was
recommended to reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal pains among them.
Keywords: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain, Ergonomics.
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