Musculoskeletal Related Disorders among Electrical Employees in Southeast, Nigeria

Abstract

There is insufficient literature on the musculoskeletal related disorders among electrical employees in South-East, Nigeria. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and pattern of distribution of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among electrical employees in south-east, Nigeria. A cross sectional Study. Socio-demographic characteristics, Job background, prevalence and pattern of MSDs of 109 electrical employees (19- 57 years) were investigated using a standard Nordic questionnaire. The data collected was analysed using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 20. The study revealed a high rate of MSD among electrical employees (88.1%). The most affected regions were neck (55.0%), followed by the lower back and shoulders (51.4% each), then the upper back (46.8%), wrists/hands (44.0%), Knees (36.7%), hips/thighs and ankles/feet (33.0% each), the elbow (29.4%). There was a significant relationship between the prevalence of musculoskeletal related disorders and the highest educational status of the electrical employees. High prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders exists among electrical employees. Trainings on correct ergonomic practices is recommended to be carried out in this population.