Knowledge, attitude and practice towards work related musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in Haryana
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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a common health problem that affects a large number of workers, including dentists. Dentists are at an increased risk of developing WMSDs due to the nature of their job, which involves repetitive hand movements and prolonged static postures. To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in Haryana, with the aim of developing effective preventive strategies and interventions. Study participants included a total of 282 dentists from Haryana. From August 2022 until May 2023, a 7-month study was conducted. A questionnaire was created in the initial phase to gauge the attitude of the doctors towards musculoskeletal problems related to the workplace. The questionnaire's questions were verified. In the second round, dentists who met the inclusion criteria were given the questionnaire via online Google forms. The study found that although dentists had a good level of knowledge regarding WMSDs, their attitude and practice towards prevention and management of WMSDs were inadequate. The findings of the study can be used to develop effective preventive strategies and interventions to reduce the incidence of WMSDs among dentists in Haryana.
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The google form link was shared by social networking sites and the data was analyzed by spss software and excel sheet.