Nivel de conocimiento sobre posturas ergonómicas en los estudiantes de Odontología, UCSG semestre A- 2022.

Abstract

Introduction: In dentistry, ergonomics aims to reduce physical and mental stress in order to prevent muscular imbalances related to tense and distorted postures and positions adopted by students and professionals in dental practice. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge about ergonomic postures in students from the 4th to the 9th cycle of the Dentistry Career, UCSG Semester A- 2022. Materials and Methods: this is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach, of a prospective cross-sectional type, to obtain the data; a digital survey was used through the Google Forms platform, to 271 undergraduate students from 4th to 9th cycle of the UCSG. Results: the most prevalent age range was 20-23 years old with 72.0%; 75.3% of the students experience pain in the cervical region and at the time of their practical hours they apply a Type V movement represented by 69.4%.Conclusion: it was determined that students from 4th to 9th Cycle have a regular level of knowledge about Ergonomic Postures.