Table 6 Self-reported risk factors and prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in the past 12 months among dentists (n = 430) (multivariate analysis)
Self reported risk factors | Low back pain OR (95% CI) | Shoulder pain OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Age | Â | Â |
   <40 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
   40 – 50 | 0.72 (0.42 to 1.22) | 1.31 (0.62 to 2.79) |
   50> | 1.01 (0.57 to 1.78) | 1.84 (0.92 to 3.67) |
Higher educational level | NS | 0.50 (0.28 to 0.90) * |
Living alone | NS | 2.65 (1.39 to 5.03) * |
Working long hours | NS | 3.68 (1.22 to 11.09) * |
Exposure to Vibrating tools | NS | 2.57 (1.01 to 6.51) * |
Strenuous postures | 1.59 (1.01 to 2.52) * | NS |
Moderate perceived general health | 3.35 (2.10 to 5.34) * | 2.69 (1.50 to 4.81) * |