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PREVALENCE OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AND ITS RISK FACTORS AMONG COMPUTER WORKERS

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Aim: This study aims to investigate the Prevalence of Work related Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) and its risk factors among Computer workers. Background: Musculoskeletal disorder in human may originated from biomechanical, environmental, and personal risk factors encounter in working environment. During the last 2-decade information technologies in occupation activities have been developing very rapid. Musculoskeletal disorders have been common complaint among workers involved in static work or task requiring the repetitive motion of upper limb and prolong computer work. This study aims to assess the prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) and its risk factors among Computer workers. Material & Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 62 computer workers including 47 male & 15 females in Godavari foundation, Jalgaon. Data on MSD were received from Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) while ergonomic data collected through Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA). The data were analyzed using SPSS software 26 version, statical analysis was performed with Pearsons’s correlation coefficient. Results: The results showed that highest prevalence rate of WRMSD were found in lower back (79.03%), and neck (69.35%). the results of postural assessment showed that 62.90% of participants require further investigation in order to modify their posture and 33.87% need to 'modify their posture soon'. the body mass index was also found as significant for musculoskeletal pain in various musculoskeletal region. Results also revealed that there is significant correlation between MSD in Lower back and Neck with RULA score. The Pearson test showed a positive significant correlation between RULA and NMQ score (P<0.05) Conclusion: The study thus concluded that there is high prevalence of discomfort in lower back and Neck. Also, there is significant correlation between awkward posture and development of musculoskeletal discomfort. It is recommended that there should be proper ergonomic workshop for workers to be aware of ergonomic factors in the office. Keywords: Musculoskeletal discomfort, RULA (Rapid upper limb assessment), NMQ (Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire).

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Keywords: Musculoskeletal discomfort, RULA (Rapid upper limb assessment), NMQ (Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire).

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"PREVALENCE OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AND ITS RISK FACTORS AMONG COMPUTER WORKERS ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 7, page no.b66-b80, July-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2107138.pdf

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"PREVALENCE OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AND ITS RISK FACTORS AMONG COMPUTER WORKERS ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 7, page no. ppb66-b80, July-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2107138.pdf

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Published Paper ID: JETIR2107138
Registration ID: 312074
Published In: Volume 8 | Issue 7 | Year July-2021
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Page No: b66-b80
Country: Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India .
Area: Medical Science
ISSN Number: 2349-5162
Publisher: IJ Publication


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