An Assessment of Work-Related Disorder/Pain Among Computer Users in Nigeria

Edosomwan Joseph Henry; Edosomwan Taiwo Oluwakemi

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An Assessment of Work-Related Disorder/Pain Among Computer Users in Nigeria

Edosomwan Joseph Henry, Edosomwan Taiwo Oluwakemi

Published in Engineering and Applied Sciences (Volume 1, Issue 2)

Received: 11 July 2016 Accepted: 19 July 2016 Published: 6 August 2016

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Abstract

While using computer to solve problems and add value to live, unfortunately other health problems are incurred by user. The aim of this study is to evaluate these presuppose health problems developed while using computer. Many researches has shown that health injuries like: neck strain, eye strain, hand and wrist pain, low back pain and shoulder pain are triggered while using computer, as a result of long use without break or poor interaction between the computer and the user. To do this work, six computer workstation variables were selected to collect data with the help of questionnaire and checklist. Result gotten from respondents was use to plot statistical tables and analyzed. The study shows that most of computer users complained of work-related disorder because of poor computer workstations design, poor interaction between the user and the computer and long period use of computer without periodic.

Published in	Engineering and Applied Sciences (Volume 1, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.eas.20160102.14
Page(s)	35-38
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Anthropometry, Work-Related Disorder, Ergonomics, User, Disorder, Musculoskeletal

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Edosomwan Joseph Henry

Department of Computer Science, College of Education, Benin City, Nigeria
Edosomwan Taiwo Oluwakemi

Department of Computer Science, College of Education, Benin City, Nigeria

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Edosomwan Joseph Henry, Edosomwan Taiwo Oluwakemi. An Assessment of Work-Related Disorder/Pain Among Computer Users in Nigeria. Eng Appl Sci. 2016;1(2):35-38. doi: 10.11648/j.eas.20160102.14

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