Work related neck pain amongst university administrative staff

• Main Author: Panwalkar, Shilpa
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: Work related musculoskeletal disorders; University administrative workers; Computer users; Neck pain; Sedentary work; Work related factors; Individual factors; Psychosocial factors; Disability; South Africa.
• Online Access: http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_3168_1308296531

<p>This study aimed at identifying the factors contributing towards work related neck pain amongst university administrative staff, its impact on everyday life activities and in turn its prevalence. A quantitative descriptive cross sectional study design was used amongst the administrative staff at the University of The Western Cape, South Africa. Data collection was carried out with the help of a questionnaire which was administered by the researcher in person. Data was analysed with both descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS and SAS for windows. Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis was done. The results of this study revealed a very high prevalence of work related neck pain amongst university administrative staff. </p>