Table 3.
Prevalence of occupational hazards among respondents
| Occupational health problem | Yes, n (%) | No, n (%) | No response, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrist pain | 60 (66.7) | 19 (21.1) | 11 (12.2) |
| Waist pain | 69 (76.7) | 17 (18.9) | 4 (4.4) |
| Body pain and weakness | 76 (84.4) | 11 (12.2) | 3 (3.3) |
| HIV | 1 (1.1) | 75 (83.3) | 14 (15.6) |
| Hepatitis B | 1 (1.1) | 75 (83.3) | 14 (15.6) |
| Tuberculosis | 1 (1.1) | 75 (83.3) | 14 (15.6) |
| Other infections | 2 (2.2) | 71 (78.9) | 17 (18.9) |
| Sharps injuries | 49 (54.4) | 33 (36.7) | 8 (8.9) |
| Reaction to latex gloves | 16 (17.8) | 62 (68.9) | 12 (13.3) |
| CMCP/formocresol | 8 (8.9) | 69 (76.7) | 13 (14.4) |
| X-ray chemicals | 7 (7.8) | 69 (76.7) | 14 (15.6) |
| Other allergies | 5 (5.5) | 69 (76.7) | 16 (17.8) |
| Mercury poisoning | 1 (1.1) | 75 (83.3) | 14 (15.6) |
| Leukaemia | 1 (1.1) | 73 (81.1) | 16 (17.8) |
| Malignancies | 1 (1.1) | 71 (78.9) | 18 (20.0) |
CMCP, camphorated p-monochlorophenol (used as an antiseptic in root canal treatment).