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Objective:
This study aimed to determine
the prevalence and distribution of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
among residents at the Faculty of Dentistry in Skopje.
Materials and
Methods: The study included 70
dental residents from the Faculty of Dentistry in Skopje who commenced
their specialization during the 2022/2023 academic year. Each
participant received a questionnaire consisting of a Modified
Standardized Nordic Questionnaire and several self-developed questions.
Data entry and statistical analysis were performed using Microsoft
Excel, applying the appropriate formula for the Chi square test.
Results:
Of all respondents, 42 were
female (60%), and 28 were male (40%). The majority of respondents were
between 31 and 40 years of age. The prevalence of musculoskeletal
disorders among dental residents over the past 12 months was 52.9% (37
out of 70 participants), indicating that more than half reported
experiencing MSDs. The most commonly affected body region was the neck,
reported by 27 participants (73%), followed by the lower back in 23
participants (62.2%), the shoulders in 20 (54.1%), the arms in 13
(35.1%), and the legs in 10 (27%).
Conclusion:
The occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders among dental residents is on
the rise, with a significant presence of musculoskeletal pain.
Therefore, the importance of maintaining proper posture during dental
procedures and engaging in regular physical activity should be
emphasized as preventive measures against these disorders.
Key
words:
musculoskeletal disorders, dentistry,
ergonomics, pain
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Address of correspondence:
Mirko Saveski
Ss. Cyril and
Methodius University, Faculty of Dentistry – Skopje,
Skopje, North
Macedonia
E-mail: msaveski@stomfak.ukim.edu.mk
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