@article{ref1,
title="Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among occupational drivers in Mubi, Nigeria",
journal="International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics",
year="2020",
author="Maduagwu, Stanley M. and Galadima, Nasir M. and Umeonwuka, Chuka I. and Ishaku, Cornelius M. and Akanbi, Olutunde O. and Jaiyeola, Olabode A. and Nwanne, Chiamaka Ann",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Studies on work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among drivers in Nothern Nigeria is modest.   OBJECTIVES: This survey determined the prevalence risk factors, onset of WMSD and experience on 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 (NMQ) for examining WMSDs among drivers. Descriptive and X2 statistics were employed to summarize and analyze data respectively; significance level was set at p < 0.05.   RESULTS: Prevalence of WMSDs among the respondents was 21.2%. The annual prevalence of the various WMSD domains was low back pain (34%), neck pain (18.9%), upper back pain (22.3%), shoulder pain (18.2%), knee pain (14.9%), ankle pain (17%), wrist pain (7.5%), elbow pain (7.5%), and hip/thigh pain (15.1%). X2 analysis showed that age (p= 0.006), marital status (p = 0.027) and educational level (p-value = 0.018) were significantly associated with prevalence of WMSDs. Majority of the drivers (92.5%) had no ergonomic training while 77.4 % did not seek treatment.   CONCLUSIONS: Adequate sensitization on health-seeking behavior and coping strategy through seminars and workshop to be conducted to improve health-seeking behavior and coping strategy of occupational drivers.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1080-3548",
doi="10.1080/10803548.2020.1834233",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2020.1834233"
}