A STUDY ON WORK RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH IT AMONG OCCUPATIONAL COMPUTER USERS.
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Work-related Musculoskeletal disorders, Musculo-skeletal pain, Occupational computer users, Nordic questionnaire, Ergonomics
Abstract
Background Technological advances in recent years have led to the prevalence of computer and other electronic technologies in the everyday lives of people–at work place, at home and in the school to keep pace with time and progress. This study was conducted to study the Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders and factors associated with it among Occupational computer users.
Methodology: A cross sectional Study was conducted among Individuals employed for at least six months on computer work stations in a private firm using Convenient Sampling. All Individuals employed for at least six months on computer work stations in private firms were personally contacted, interviewed and examined using the pretested questionnaire till the required sample size 112 was completed. The questionnaire has two parts. Part 1 deals with personal data. Part 2 deals with Musculo skeletal disorders using adopted Nordic questionnaire. Data was entered in Microsoft excel and analyzed using SPSS.
Results: The Prevalence of Musculo-Skeletal Disorders among study population was 67%. The most common type was Neck pain (42.9%), Lower back pain (42%) followed by Shoulder pain (34.8%), Wrist pain (21.4%), Upper back pain (13.4%), Hand pain (12.5%) and Elbow pain (8.9%). Pain and Cramps were more common symptoms among the study population. The Prevalence of Musculo-Skeletal Disorders was increasing with increasing age except in above 50yrs age group. The distribution of Musculo-Skeletal Disorders was more among females than males. The Prevalence of Musculo-Skeletal Disorders was increasing with increasing Job Experience, more in over weight and Obese individuals. The Musculo-Skeletal Disorders are more in those who do not have physical activity (69%) and those who have Hypertension (78.5%). Awareness regarding Ergonomics among study population was 48.2%. 21.4% of study population received orientation on ergonomics. 33.9% were provided with ergonomic desk and chair. 24.9% of the study population take breaks during working hours.
Conclusion: The high prevalence of musculoskeletal problems emphasizes the need for continuous, motivational health education and rehabilitative measures to prevent the impact of these problems on the quality of life.
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Dr. Manju Bhashini Sundru
Associate Professor, Department Of Community Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
Department Of Community Medicine Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Dr. Sumedha Joshi
Department Of Community Medicine Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Dr. Deepa Velankar
Department Of Community Medicine Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai