Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude Regarding Ergonomics Among Interns and Postgraduate Students: A follow-up study

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Published: Sep 29, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v16i3.997
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Ergonomics, Ergonomic disorders, Occupation, Dentistry

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Mayank Kumar Parakh
Nitte (Deemed to be University), AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge , Mangalore, India
Krishna Prasad D
Nitte (Deemed to be University), AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge , Mangalore, India

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To assess the knowledge attitude and awareness of interns and postgraduate students regarding ergonomic disorders and, to assess if they follow ergonomic postures following counselling regarding ergonomics among dental students in India.


METHODS: The questionnaire for this study was validated and, a Cronbach’s alpha score of 0.84 was obtained. This study was conducted as a two-part study. In the first part, a questionnaire was given to the participants of the study. In the second part of the study, the subjects were observed on the 7th, 15th, and 30th day.


RESULTS: Over half the participants i.e., 59.6 % (90 participants) preferred to perform the procedures while standing. This data on statistical analyses was found to be significant. (P-value 0.041) In this study, 84.1% of participants had experienced symptoms in the neck, shoulders, hands or back during working. (P-value 0.039).


Conclusion: Ergonomics is an important subject that must be taught to every medical professional.

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Parakh, M. K., & D, K. P. (2021). Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude Regarding Ergonomics Among Interns and Postgraduate Students: A follow-up study. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, 16(3), 211-216. https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v16i3.997
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Vol. 16 No. 3 (2021): Special Issue
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Research Articles
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Author Biographies

Mayank Kumar Parakh, Nitte (Deemed to be University), AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge , Mangalore, India

Postgraduate student, Nitte (Deemed to be University), AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge , Mangalore, India

Krishna Prasad D, Nitte (Deemed to be University), AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge , Mangalore, India

Professor, Nitte (Deemed to be University), AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge , Mangalore, India