Neck Pain among Bank Employees, Puducherry

Abstract

Rapid technological development in the use of electronic data has affected both the employees and their health conditions. In recent years, the rapid use of computers has changed the employee’s health conditions drastically. Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is a health hazard that affects a majority of working individuals, particularly those in bank sectors. Objective: The purpose of this paper was to examine the prevalence of neck pain among computer user bank office employees. Material and Method: Based on Northwick Park Pain Scale, the prevalence of pain among 90 computer user employees in Pondicherry, India, was assessed. Results: It shows that the prevalence of neck pain with age group of 25–35 years had 41 (45.6%) compared to other age groups. Neck pain was more prevalent in males, 54 (60%). Bank employees with more than 5 years had 60 (66.7%); employees working for >6 hours had 74 (82.2%); employees with high income >30,000 had prevalence of neck pain 48 (53.3%); employees working with more than 5 years had 60 (66.7%) of neck pain than the less experienced persons. Employee with cushion chair is more prevalence of 74 (82.2%). Conclusion: The study showed a high prevalence of disorders in the low back, upper back neck, hand/wrist, shoulder, etc. It is suggested that proper work posture is necessary; healthy working conditions must be given which can make the work easier and more relaxed. “Health is like money, we never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.” – Josh Billings