Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in Ibadan, South-west Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Musculoskeletal disorders represent a significant occupational problem among nurses; however, data on musculoskeletal health of nurses in Sub-Sahara Africa are sparse. This study sought to determine the lifetime, 12-months period and point prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs); the associated job risk factors and the coping strategies toward reducing the risk among nurses from selected hospitals in Ibadan, South-west Nigeria

Methods

A previously validated self administered questionnaire which sought information on demographics, prevalence and pattern of WMSDs, associated job risk factors and coping strategies was employed as the survey instrument. A total of 160 questionnaires were distributed to nurses in the different hospitals but 128 que

SUBMITTER: Tinubu BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2823665 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature