Factors Associated with Ergonomic Injuries in a Tertiary Health Facility in Port Harcourt; South South Nigeria
port harcourt med. J
; 5(3): 361-366, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Injuries to the musculoskeletal system at work place are called ergonomic injuries. Its rising incidence is a concern.Aim:
The increasing complaint of musculoskeletal injuries amongst surgeons in our hospital necessitated this study.Methods:
A structured questionnaire randomly distributed amongst 50 surgeons in the various subspecialties in the month of November was analyzed for ergonomic injuries.Results:
The mean age of the surgeons was 37.9 +7.6 years. Their mean height was 1.6 +0.08m. Their mean weight was 78.9 +11.6kg. The mean hours of surgery done per week were 8.52 +4.07hours. The frequency distribution for age and hours of surgery per week were not normally distributed.Conclusion:
Information on Ergonomics including causes and prevention are essential tools to surgeons. Provision of safer working environment by employers and immediate medical attention to the injured will go a long way to improving workers health
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Wounds and Injuries
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Risk Factors
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Workplace
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Health Facilities
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Muscles
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Port harcourt med. J
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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