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

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 a...

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Main Authors: Talib, S. N. Syafiqah, Taib, Ibrahim Adham, Zamli, Zaitunnatakhin
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Published: Wiley 2020
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spelling my.iium.irep.843882020-11-13T04:05:50Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/84388/ Prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal discomfort among International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) female students Talib, S. N. Syafiqah Taib, Ibrahim Adham Zamli, Zaitunnatakhin R Medicine (General) 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. Wiley 2020-10 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/84388/1/84388_Prevalence%20of%20computer-related%20musculoskeletal.pdf 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 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1756-185X.13984
institution Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
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country Malaysia
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language English
topic R Medicine (General)
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Talib, S. N. Syafiqah
Taib, Ibrahim Adham
Zamli, Zaitunnatakhin
Prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal discomfort among International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) female students
description 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.
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author Talib, S. N. Syafiqah
Taib, Ibrahim Adham
Zamli, Zaitunnatakhin
author_facet Talib, S. N. Syafiqah
Taib, Ibrahim Adham
Zamli, Zaitunnatakhin
author_sort Talib, S. N. Syafiqah
title Prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal discomfort among International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) female students
title_short Prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal discomfort among International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) female students
title_full Prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal discomfort among International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) female students
title_fullStr Prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal discomfort among International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) female students
title_full_unstemmed Prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal discomfort among International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) female students
title_sort prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal discomfort among international islamic university malaysia (iium) female students
publisher Wiley
publishDate 2020
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/84388/1/84388_Prevalence%20of%20computer-related%20musculoskeletal.pdf
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