work-related musculoskeletal symptoms
dental education
analgesic use
ergonomic training
pharmacological
knowledge
analgesics and NSAIDs
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Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal pain (WMSP), analgesic use practices,
pharmacological knowledge, attitudes toward unsupervised analgesic use, and ergonomic/non-pharmacological behaviors in this
cohort.
Patients and Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to third- to fifth-year Iraqi dental students using WhatsApp, Facebook, and
Telegram platforms. The link was shared three times weekly during March–May 2026. The survey collected sociodemographic data,
musculoskeletal pain experience, analgesic use patterns (especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol),
pharmacological knowledge, attitudes toward unsupervised analgesic use, and ergonomic/non-pharmacologic
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