Abstract
AIM: (The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and severity of neck pain in dentists of north India) (h1). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Following ethical approval, a cross sectional study was conducted on 74 randomly selected dentists. Questionnaires were used to collect personal and occupational characteristics as well as the prevalence and risk factors of neck pain. Subjects were assessed by visual analogue scale and neck disability questionnaires for pain intensity and functional disability of neck, respectively. RESULTS: Point and last 12 months prevalence of neck pain were 27% and 76%, respectively. Mean VAS for neck pain is 2.48. CONCLUSION: Results indicated that the prevalence of neck pain and neck disability in dentists appears to be high.
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