Original Article

Prevalence of Whiplash Associated Disorders among Interstate Bus Drivers in A Nigerian Town

Abstract

• Whiplash associated disorder (WAD) is considered as the most common outcome of non-catastrophic motor vehicle collisions . The study determined the prevalence of whiplash associated disorders among interstate bus drivers in Ondo town. This study involved 130 bus drivers recruited purposefully from across the three various bus parks in Ondo town. A questionnaire to assess sociodemographic data, driving history and prevalence of neck pain and its association to whiplash injury were given to the bus drivers and filled and retrieved as soon as possible. Data was analyzed using descriptive, and inferential statistics .Alpha level was set at p<0.05 of significance. The results show that Whiplash had a point prevalence of 13(11.5%) among the respondents and 12 months prevalence among the respondents was 25(22.1%). There was no significant association between the usage of seatbelts and the 12 month prevalence (P=0.352) as well as the point prevalence (P=0.621). There was significant relationship between the impact of the whiplash disability and the age of the drivers (P=0.016). There was no significant relationship between the duration of distance driven and the impact of Whiplash associated disorders. (P=0.872). It was concluded that out of ten bus drivers, one may have a point prevalence of whiplash and two bus drivers out of ten may have a 12 month prevalence of whiplash associated disorders. The impact of whiplash associated disorders might increase as the age of the driver increases
  
  

• Keywords: Whiplash, Drivers, Bus, Prevalence, neck pain

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