Abstract
Introduction: Although computers ease everyday life, the use of it is accompanied by risk factors, like, repetitive
movements, prolonged sitting in awkward and static postures, that can contribute to the occurrence of musculoskeletal
disorders. IT and computer science students may be at greater risk for the development of musculoskeletal symptoms
due to the intensive computer use that takes an essential part of their studies.
Aim: To assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among computer science and IT students.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous online questionnaire. Analysis
of data was performed using the Microsoft Excel and SPSS version 20 programs.
Results: The highest prevalence of pain, which was associated with computer use was in the neck region 48% (N=72),
back 59% (N=89), where the frequency of pain in the lower back and upper back was respectively 35% and 42%.
According to the upper limb pain was reported by 59% (N=89), the most affected regions were the wrist and hands
(36,7%) and shoulders 31%. The least common reported body area of pain was lower extremities (15%).
Conclusion: Overall, 87,3% of students reported experiencing musculoskeletal pain in at least one body part
movements, prolonged sitting in awkward and static postures, that can contribute to the occurrence of musculoskeletal
disorders. IT and computer science students may be at greater risk for the development of musculoskeletal symptoms
due to the intensive computer use that takes an essential part of their studies.
Aim: To assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among computer science and IT students.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous online questionnaire. Analysis
of data was performed using the Microsoft Excel and SPSS version 20 programs.
Results: The highest prevalence of pain, which was associated with computer use was in the neck region 48% (N=72),
back 59% (N=89), where the frequency of pain in the lower back and upper back was respectively 35% and 42%.
According to the upper limb pain was reported by 59% (N=89), the most affected regions were the wrist and hands
(36,7%) and shoulders 31%. The least common reported body area of pain was lower extremities (15%).
Conclusion: Overall, 87,3% of students reported experiencing musculoskeletal pain in at least one body part
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 62nd International Scientific Conference of Daugavpils University |
| Subtitle of host publication | Part A. Natural Sciences |
| Editors | Irēna Kokina |
| Place of Publication | Daugavpils |
| Publisher | Daugavpils University |
| Pages | 45-49 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-9984-14-925-7 |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 62nd International Scientific Conference of Daugavpils University - Daugavpils, Latvia Duration: 28 May 2020 → 29 May 2020 Conference number: 62 |
Conference
| Conference | 62nd International Scientific Conference of Daugavpils University |
|---|---|
| Country/Territory | Latvia |
| City | Daugavpils |
| Period | 28/05/20 → 29/05/20 |
| Other | Daugavpils Universitātes 62. starptautiskā zinātniskā konference |
Keywords*
- musculoskeletal pain
- students
- ergonomic factors
- iT workers
Field of Science*
- 3.2 Clinical medicine
- 3.3 Health sciences
Publication Type*
- 3.2. Articles or chapters in other proceedings other than those included in 3.1., with an ISBN or ISSN code