Biomechanical and Psychosocial stresses are capable of destabilizing
any health care professional. The current health sector reform in
Nigeria, which lays emphasis on service delivery on a background of
very few radiographers, may lead to an increase in stress level. This
study investigated the incidence of occupational stress among
radiographers in southeastern Nigeria. 50 self-completion
questionnaires were delivered to radiographers in the southeastern
Nigeria. The questionnaires included questions seeking information on
the demographic profile of the radiographer, anatomical regions of
biomechanical systems/stress and Visual analogue scale (VAS), which
rated job satisfaction and anxiety levels. 32 questionnaires were
returned and analyzed statistically. Biomechanical stress was observed
in all anatomical regions studied. Job satisfaction rating was 61.3%
and anxiety level was 45.3%. This study has provided a baseline stress
level and prevalence among radiographers with which future studies in
view of the on going health sector reform in Nigeria could be compared