PREVALENCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DYSFUNCTION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS AND ANALYSIS OF WORKSTATION CHARACTERISTICS- AN EXPLORATIVE STUDY
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Background: Ergonomics in a computer is an essential factor nowadays; which requires proper working posture and proper arrangement of workstation accessories which provides great comfort to the individual while working that helps to prevent the musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. As computer usage is now an integral part of training in the next generation, the available literature indicates that musculoskeletal dysfunction associated with the computer use is prevalent not only in adults but also in college going students. Aim: To find out the musculoskeletal dysfunction in computer science students and to assess the physical workstation characteristics among computer science students. Methods: 100 students were selected from four computer science institutes based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Cornell Musculoskeletal Dysfunction Questionnaire (CMDQ) was used as an outcome measure for musculoskeletal dysfunction and 40 workstation analyses were done. Workstation analysis consisted of measuring the postural angles and workstation characteristics. Results: Study showed a higher prevalence of neck dysfunction (65%) followed by low back dysfunction (61%). 74% of the students were not aware of the proper ergonomics of the computer workstation. Conclusion: All the institutes had a higher prevalence of musculoskeletal dysfunction in computer science students. Majority of the students were not aware of the proper ergonomics of the computer workstation. Prior establishment of work set-up, an appropriate analysis of workstation and its characteristics is needed in all the computer science institutes.
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