Prevalence Of Low Back Pain and Disability Among Computer Operators Working in The Banks of Peshawar

Abstract

Low-back disorders are linked to awkward postures and hinders both work performance and quality of life. Objective: The aim of this study was to find the prevalence of low back pain and disability among computer operator working in banks of Peshawar. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 300 computer operators. The UBL, HBL and BOK Banks in Peshawar were targeted for recruitment of participants. Non probability convenience sampling technique was used for subject’s enrolment. Both male and female participants with age ranges from 25 to 50yr, working as computer operator in banks were included in study. The Oswestory of low back pain questionnaire and Numeric pain rating scale questionnaire were used to collect the data from the participants. Results: Out of 300 participants, maximum age respondents were 185 (61.7%) range from 25-33 years and minimum age were 26 (8.7%) ranged in 43-50 years. Male enrolled responses were 273 (91.0%) while females were 27 (9.0%). The prevalence of low back pain was 72.3 % among computer operators working in the banks of Peshawar. Based of NPRS, 27.7% computer operator reported no pain while the maximum number of participants i, e., 39.3% (n=118) suffered from mild pain. The maximum participants have minimal disability and reported as 52% (n= 156) while the minimum participants, only 10% (n=30) have sever disability. Conclusions: The current study revealed that, the prevalence of low back pain is high among computer operators working in Peshawar banks.

A systematic review of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and risk factors among computer users

“…10 of the 25 articles discovered that neck pain was the most prevalent MSDs [ 4 , [6] , [7] , [8] , 22 , 25 , 26 , 31 , 38 , 41 ] and the highest and lowest prevalence of neck pain was observed in Malaysia (78 %) [ 7 ] and Hayat, Pakistan (14.8 %) [ 42 ], while the highest and lowest prevalence of shoulder pain was found in Malaysia (72 %) [ 7 ] and Hayat, Pakistan(12.1 %) [ 42 ] respectively. In the majority of studies that were reviewed, along with the neck, the lower back, upper back, and shoulder were listed as the body parts that were most affected [ 1 , 4 , [6] , [7] , [8] , 11 , [20] , [21] , [22] , [23] , 25 , 28 , 30 , 31 , 33 , 34 , 38 , 41 ] as shown in Table 2 .…”

“…According to a study report, lower back pain was one of the leading MSDs among computer user employees. Among 25 studies, 12 articles reported that lower back pain was the most prevalent MSD throughout the body [ 1 , 11 , [19] , [20] , [21] , 23 , 24 , 28 , 30 , 33 , 34 , 42 ]. Upper back pain was also one of the top-listed MSDs next to lower back and neck pain [ 1 , 4 , [6] , [7] , [8] , 11 , [20] , [21] , [22] , [23] , 25 , 28 , 30 , 31 , 34 ].…”

“…Twelve of the total reviewed articles reported that the lower back was mentioned as the most frequently affected body part [ 1 , 11 , [19] , [20] , [21] , 23 , 24 , 28 , 30 , 33 , 34 , 42 ], whereas ten out of the total articles stated that neck pain was the most prevalent MSD [ 4 , [6] , [7] , [8] , 22 , 25 , 26 , 31 , 38 , 41 ]. When using a computer for an extended period of time, the neck and thoracic extensor muscles must contract in order to keep the head positioned forward.…”

“…Prolonged computer use [ 4 , 9 , 23 , 41 ], having older age [ 8 , 21 , 24 , 26 , 38 ] repetitive movement [ 25 , 42 ], having short rest periods [ 21 , 37 , 42 ], stress [ 1 , 11 , 20 ], having a high GHQ score [ 6 , 9 , 23 ], working in the same position for a long period of time [ 19 , 20 , 42 ], having heavy work load [ 31 , 37 ], smoking [ 24 ], extended work experience [ 20 ], lack of regular physical exercise and ergonomics training [ 8 , 21 , 33 , 41 ], poor educational status [ 41 ] and BMI(33) were significantly associated with MSDs as reported in Table 1 .…”

Prevalence Of Low Back Pain and Disability Among Computer Operators Working in The Banks of Peshawar

“…The development of LBP among bank personnel is signi cantly in uenced by occupational factors, such as length of employment (>10 years) and lengthy working hours. In addition, a number of elements, including as age, persistent sickness, obesity, and physical activity, should be considered in order to prevent LBP in bank personnel [23].…”