Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and associated risk factors among undergraduates of a private university in Nigeria.
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a common source of pain among university students. However, there are fewer studies on MSDs among private university students in Nigeria. Objective: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of MSDs among private university students. Methods: A mul...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 82; no. 1; pp. 154 - 165 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Sep2025
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