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M J Karoney¹, S K Mburu, D W Ndegwa

¹Levet V, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 42086 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

East African Medical Journal

|March 6, 2013

Abstract

Background:

Awareness of effects of long term use of computer and application of ergonomics in the computer workstation is important for preventing musculoskeletal disorders, eyestrain and psychosocial effects.

Objectives:

To determine the awareness of physical and psychological effects of prolonged computer usage and application of ergonomicsin the workstation.

Design:

One hundred and eighty one people were interviewed from tertiary educational institutions, telecommunications and media houses within Nairobi, Kenya.

Subjects:

Descriptive cross sectional study.

Results:

Majority (89.8%) of the respondents felt that prolonged computer use had an adverse effect on their health, with only 12.4% having received formal training on the same. Assessment of their workstations revealed the most applied ergonomic measure as feet placement on the floor: 100% (181) followed by correct monitor placement with 94.4% (171) fulfilling the requirements. The least applied ergonomic measures were non reflecting wall paint: 5% (9) and adjustable desk 9.9% (18).

Conclusion:

There is awareness among computer users on the effects of prolonged computer use but there is limited application of ergonomic measures.

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