Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among occupational drivers in Mubi, Nigeria

Autor: Stanley M Maduagwu, Chiamaka Ann Nwanne, Nasir M Galadima, Olutunde O Akanbi, Olabode A Jaiyeola, Chuka Umeonwuka, Cornelius Mahdi Ishaku
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. 28:572-580
ISSN: 2376-9130
1080-3548
Popis: Background. Studies on work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among drivers in northern Nigeria are modest. Objectives. This survey determined the prevalence of risk factors, onset of WMSDs and experience of ergonomic training, coping strategies and treatment options adopted by drivers. Methods. This cross-sectional survey utilized an adapted version of the standardized Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire for examining WMSDs among drivers. Descriptive and χ2 statistics were employed to summarize and analyze data, respectively; the significance level was set at p
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