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Prevalence of Neck and shoulder pain complaints among computer users in Uwani Province Enugu state
Authors Name:
Nweke, Chinonso Vincent
, Anelechi Kenneth Madume , John Nwolim Paul , Hebinuchi Amadi , Henry Achulor Amadi-Ikpa
Unique Id:
IJSDR2308035
Published In:
Volume 8 Issue 8, August-2023
Abstract:
The increase I the complaint and discomfort in different part of the body of computer users is linked with the increase in computer use. The objective of the study is to investigate the prevalence of neck and shoulder pain complaint among computer users in Uwani , Enugu south, Enugu state. Ninety four questionnaire was shared to ninety four persons, eighty six was returned ( response rate). The mean weight, height and BMI was 64.28 ±1.24, 1.54± 1.32 , 27.05 ± 8.3 respectively. A cross sectional survey study design was employed in the distribution of the twenty nine item questionnaire which collected information on the Biodata, educational statues, use of computer, experience of neck/shoulder complaint, year and duration and level of computer training. The collected data was analyzed using statistics of mean, standard deviation, and percentages. Result was also illustrated using bar diagram. The result reviewed that both neck and shoulder pain are common disorder among computer users. The non- neutral posture was attributed to one of the major risk of neck and shoulder pain such as rotation and adduction of the shoulder. Postural stress caused by poor work station ergonomics, such as location of screen, key board, or mouse have been associated with musculoskeletal pain.
"Prevalence of Neck and shoulder pain complaints among computer users in Uwani Province Enugu state", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 8, page no.252 - 270, August-2023, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2308035.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2308035
Registration ID:207929
Published In: Volume 8 Issue 8, August-2023
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Page No: 252 - 270
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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