Study on Prevalence and Risk Factors of Neck Pain Among Aimst University Malaysia Academic Staffs
Mishalini Nair A.P Sugumaran1, Kshtrashal Singh2, Susmitha Govind3, Yu Che Wah4
1Mishalini Nair A.P Sugumaran, Department of Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professions, AIMST University, Jalan Semeling Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
2Kshtrashal Singh, Department of Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professions, AIMST University, Jalan Semeling Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
3Susmitha Govind, Department of Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professions, AIMST University, Jalan Semeling Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
4Yu Che Wah, Department of Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professions, AIMST University, Jalan Semeling Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 07 March 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 20 March 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 March 2019 | PP: 904-913 | Volume-8 Issue-5, March 2019 | Retrieval Number: E3304038519/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: Introduction: Work-related psychosocial factors, such as interpersonal associations at work, funds, and finances appear to play a major role on the occurrence. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), especially neck pain, are common, occurring in both industrialized and developing countries. They are a major cause of disability among adults of working age, and contribute significantly to the demand for medical services and to the economic burden of absenteeism from work. MSDs are the 4th highest contributor to years lived with disability (YLDs), and 21st in overall disability. The global point prevalence of neck pain is 4.9% with disability life years (DALYs) increasing from 23.9 million in 1990 to 33.6 million in 2010, Neck pain affects both office and field workers alike and is commonly reported by people in teaching jobs, occurring in at least 36.1% of teachers. Methodologies: Cross-sectional survey Design, were data are collected by structural and semi structural, mixed type. Results: The results of this study demonstrated a 41% prevalence of work related neck pain amongst university staff. The findings of our study showing an increased prevalence of work related neck pain in the oldest age group. This suggested a higher prevalence of work related neck pain felt experienced in the posterior part of the neck and shoulder regions. This probably could be because of the high levels of static load caused in the neck and shoulder region while working long hours on the computer.
Keyword: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Neck Pain, Academic Staffs.
Scope of the Article: Bio-Science and Bio-Technology