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dc.contributor.author | Karoney, Mercy Jelagat | - |
dc.contributor.author | Mburu, S.K. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Ndegwa, D.W. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Nyaichowa, A.G. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Odera, E.B. | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-06-17T11:33:05Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2021-06-17T11:33:05Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2010 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/4660 | - |
dc.description.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 ºphysical and psychological effects of prolonged computer usage and application of ergonomics in 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. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | East African Medical Journal | en_US |
dc.subject | Ergonomics | en_US |
dc.subject | Information computer technology | en_US |
dc.subject | Prolonged computer usage | en_US |
dc.title | Ergonomics in the computer workstation | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
Appears in Collections: | School of Medicine |
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