Aim: This study was planned to determine musculoskeletal disorders and analgesic use of workers working in a military heavy vehicle maintenance and repair factory.Materials and Methods: The study, which was in cross-sectional design, was conducted between December 2020 and May 2021 with 269 workers. Introductory Information Form and Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire were used to collect data.Results: It was determined that 47.5% of the workers had a musculoskeletal disorder in at least one part of their body for the last 12 months, 43.5% used analgesics due to the pain they experienced in the musculoskeletal system, and 58.9% of those who used drugs used over-the-counter drugs. Presence of chronic disease and smoking increased musculoskeletal disorders (p<0.05).Conclusion: In line with these results; It is recommended that workplace physicians and nurses regularly evaluate workers in terms of musculoskeletal disorders in their working environments.
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