Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (back, neck and shoulders’ pain) among dental personnel in Jeddah – Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Abstract Background: Musculoskeletal disorders’ (MSDs) pain is a major health problem for dental personnel, and it has a bad effect on life and works quality of dental Personnel. Aim and Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of neck, lower back, and shoulder pain, and its associated risk factors in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted including 105 dental personnel, the participants answered the questionnaire electronically, the questionnaire consist of 3 main parts, demographic questions, questions about organizing the work, and questions about working conditions. Results: the majority of the respondents (53%) were dentists and (82%) were females. The most prevalent MSD during the previous 12 months was reported at the neck (73.3%, n=77), lower back (72.4%, n=76), and then shoulders (70.5%, n=74). (68%) of the dental personnel does their work while sitting down. (12%) always do daily exercises and (53%) exercise sometimes. (25.7%) of personnel had sought medication for MSD pain during the previous 12 months. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of MSDs. neck, lower back, and shoulder pain among dental personnel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Keywords: