Prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal discomfort among International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) female students

Talib, S. N. Syafiqah and Taib, Ibrahim Adham and Zamli, Zaitunnatakhin (2020) Prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal discomfort among International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) female students. International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 23 (S1). p. 94. ISSN 1756-1841 E-ISSN 1756-185X

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Abstract

Background/purpose : Computer usage in everyday life has become the norm in society, especially among young generation. Previous studies have found a strong association between computer usage and musculoskeletal discomfort (MSD) which are due to awkward pos-ture, repetitive motion and sustained and static posture. Although these studies reported the prevalence of computer- related MSD among workers in different industries and occupations, information that focuses on students in Malaysia are still lacking. Hence, the pre-sent study aimed to determine the prevalence of computer- related MSD and its ergonomic risk factors, among female International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) students. Methods : A cross- sectional study was conducted among 106 fe-male undergraduates between February and March, 2018. Self- administered questionnaires were used to obtain the demographic information and to assess the behavior and working conditions dur-ing computer use. Meanwhile, the ergonomic risk factors, frequency, severity and impact of computer- related MSD among the par-ticipants were assessed using Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire, a walk- through inspection and interview. Results : The present data showed that the prevalence of MSD among IIUM female students was 98.2%. The most common body region that affected by MSD was the lower back (80.2%), and fol-lowed by the upper back (65.1%) and neck (64.0%). In addition, a significant association between the MSD score and average dura-tion of daily computer use ( r = 0.192; P - value = 0.049) and repetitive movement ( r = 0.384; P - value = 0.000). Conclusion : A high prevalence of computer- related MSD among IIUM female undergraduate warrants further investigation by using advanced ergonomic risk assessment tool.

Item Type:	Article (Meeting Abstract)
Additional Information:	4267/84388
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Musculoskeletal discomfort (MSD), computer, under-graduate students, ergonomic risk factors
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Biomedical Science (Effective:1st July 2011)
Depositing User:	Zaitunnatakhin Zamli
Date Deposited:	09 Nov 2020 12:22
Last Modified:	13 Nov 2020 12:05
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/84388

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