Medicina Ocupacional y Asuntos de Salud

Abstracto

Prevalence and Patterns of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Bankers in Maiduguri, Northeast Nigeria

Stanley M Maduagwu, Rebecca DW Maijindadi, Kunaba I Duniya, Adetoyoje A Oyeyemi, Ismaila A Saidu and Bukola J Aremu

Background: Maiduguri is the largest and most developed capital city in the northeast Nigeria and hence a home for many banks. Purpose: The survey was conducted to examine the prevalence, pattern and risk factors of WMSDs among bankers in Maiduguri. Method: Two hundred and twenty six bankers who had spent at least one-year on the job participated in this survey. They were recruited by non-probability sample of convenience from various banks situated in Maiduguri. Results: Two hundred and twenty six questionnaires were duly completed. Most participants were males (76.55%). Their ages ranged from 20-48 years (mean=31.54 ± 8.71). One hundred and sixty two (71.68%) of the respondents reported WMSDs in at least one region of the body in the previous 12 months. Conclusion: The study revealed that significant percentage (71.68%) of the bankers reported WMSDs in at least one region of the body in the previous one year.