In the twenty-first century computers have become a household need, used from calculating grocery bills, telecommunications to banking operation. Many universities or job require a computer literate for enrolment. The application of computer technology and the accompanying use of VDT's are revolutionizing the work places in India. Computer work has generated a new genre of occupational health problems like RSI, CTD (Repetitive Strain Injuries and Cumulative Trauma Disorder) and occupational overuse syndrome. 1 Computer use causes general malaise, eyestrain and musculoskeletal problems etc. 2 The common musculoskeletal complaints include pain and stiffness in various regions of the body like neck, shoulder, lower back, and wrist etc. 2 The rise in computer use and flat light touch keyboard that permit ABSTRACT Background: Computer work has generated a new genre of occupational health problems like Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI). Computer overuse have resulted in an epidemic of injuries of the hands, arms and shoulders causing pain and stiffness in various regions of the body like neck, lower back and wrist etc. The objective of the study was to find the prevalence of Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among computer engineering students and teaching-staff in Gulbarga city. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among the 319 third-year students and 79 teaching-staffs of computer science department of all 4 engineering colleges in Gulbarga from January2011 to December2011. The study-subjects were interviewed using pre-designed and pretested proforma including Standardized Nordic Questionnaire. Appropriate statistical tests are applied. Results: Out of 398 study subjects majority (75.37%) were 20-22 years age studying B.E Computer science. The most disabling MSDs affecting study subjects were upper back 67 (16.83%), lower back 64 (16.08%), neck 51 (12.81%) and wrists/hand 34 (8.54%) which was statistically significant (χ²= 53.14, 64.514, 9.452, p<0.001). Conclusions: Majority of study subjects (31.16%) suffered at least 1 disabling episode of MSDs causing poor classroom performance which can be prevented by multidisciplinary approach. Implications by multidisciplinary approach RSI symptoms could be reduced by 40%.
The entire period of transition from childhood to adulthood is considered as "adolescence". This critical period of transition is identified by a range of ages. The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined adolescence as the age group of 10-19 years. Adolescent's problems constitute a bulk of morbidities which are generally unrecognized and uncared furthering the disease burden. A large variety of morbidities such as nutritional deficiency disorders (stunting, wasting), menstrual disorders, etc. prevail among adolescents. RTIs/STIs/HIV/AIDS have already appeared as serious problems. Teenage pregnancies with complications, unsafe abortions, etc. also exist considerably. Moreover, the complex psycho-social morbidities and high risk behaviour of adolescents have been recognized as a threat to survival, growth and development. 1 Menstruation and menstrual practices are still clouded by taboos and socio-cultural restrictions resulting in adolescent girls remaining ignorant of the scientific facts ABSTRACT Background: Adolescents make nearly one tenth of Indian population and form a crucial segment of the society. A large variety of morbidities such as nutritional deficiency disorders (stunting, wasting), menstrual disorders, etc. prevail among them. Menstruation is generally considered as unclean in the Indian society. Isolation of the menstruating girls and restrictions being imposed on them in the family, have reinforced a negative attitude towards this phenomenon. There is a substantial lacuna in the knowledge about menstruation among adolescent girls. Adolescent girls have incomplete and inaccurate information about the menstrual physiology and hygiene. Good hygienic practices such as the use of sanitary pads and adequate washing of the genital area are essential during menstruation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from January to December 2012. House to house survey was conducted; a pre-structured and pre-tested questionnaire was administered to all the adolescent girls of 10-19 years in the study area. Results: Majority of girls 121 (38.05%) were in high school; Out of 318 adolescent girls, 200 (62.89%) had attained menarche when they were 13-14 years old; Among 200 girls, majority 138(69%) use piece of cloth and 62 (31%) use sanitary pad as sanitary protection during menstruation. There was a significant association between usage of sanitary protection (cloth/pad) and education of adolescent girls (p<0.05). Conclusions: Health education programs regarding menstrual hygiene are necessary in rural areas and social marketing of sanitary napkin should be promoted to avoid use of unhygienic sanitary napkins.
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