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The Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Shoulder Injuries in Primary School Teachers, Durban, South Africa

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  • Zingisa Z Nyawose
  • Rowena Naidoo

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BACKGROUND- Shoulder injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) that can present in teachers, due to the nature of the teaching profession. OBJECTIVE- To determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of shoulder MSD in primary school teachers, Durban, South Africa. METHODS- A cross-sectional study was conducted on 203 school teachers. A questionnaire to determine the prevalence of shoulder injuries and other common injuries experienced was completed. Descriptive statistics and chi-square and binomial tests were used to analyse the results. RESULTS- The prevalence of shoulder injuries among school teachers was 53.7%, which was significantly higher than neck injuries (p=.037). Participants who had had a previous injury to the shoulder were more likely to have experienced shoulder problems at work (p = .006). A significant 76.1% had not injured their shoulder in any way (p <.0005). Additionally, the shoulder problems prevented a significant 77% of the participants from performing their normal work for up to seven days during the previous 12 months (p<.0005). CONCLUSION- Preventative and management strategies for shoulder injuries among school teachers are needed.

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  • Zingisa Z Nyawose & Rowena Naidoo, 2020. "The Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Shoulder Injuries in Primary School Teachers, Durban, South Africa," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 12(7), pages 1-64, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:gjhsjl:v:12:y:2020:i:7:p:64
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