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Health Effects of Computer Use Among Thai Commercial Bank Workers, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Chaiear, Naesinee Buranruk, Orawan Pinitsoonthom, S. Boonma, Mariam Leelathanapipat, S. Sujinprum, C. Curongkhadet, P. Leelamanotham, S. Moonthawee, K. |
| Copyright Year | 2005 |
| Abstract | Background: The revolution in information technology (IT) reaches every facet of society, especially the banks. With the boom in individual computer usage has come a surge in medical reports confirming that long term, uninterrupted computer usage stresses the musculoskel- etal system, vision and emotional equilibrium. There is no report on the medical effects of IT on bank clerks. We, therefore, conducted a survey of bank clerks to determine the prevalence of computer-use-related health problems and their associated factors. The results of the study would serve as guidelines for the improvement of working conditions and the treatment of any problems. Aim: To determine the health effects of chronic computer use, and their prevalence among clerks at branches of Thai commercial banks in Khon Kaen City. Methods: We included 446 bank clerks from 13 banks [at 30 branches], who use computers at least 1 hr/day 5 days/week. The study tool was a self-administered questionnaire. The calculated sample size was 206, so by cluster random sampling, we selected 7 of the 13 banks [for a total of 337 bank clerks] and sent out the questionnaire. EPI Info software was used to analyze (prepare descriptive statistics) and present the data. Results: Of the 337 bank clerks, 204 [61%] responded to the questionnaire; 180 [87%] were matched with the criteria (34% male; 66% female). Respondents averaged 36 years of age [SD = 6]. Average computer usage averaged 5.9 hr/day [SD = 2.8]. Of the 180 people, 96% had problems with their vision, 91% the musculoskeletal system, 56% stress, and 12% flushing or dry throat. Those with vision problems, 82% had no screen filter for their monitor, 71% used computers at least 5 hr/day and 62% had no eye rest while using computers [i.e. at least 30 seconds every 5 minutes]. In the group with musculoskeletal symptoms, 92% had repetitive-movement strain of the wrist and hands; 76% > 25 repetitive movements/min and 82% used computers at least 5 hr/day. Conclusion: Bank clerks had high prevalence of musculoskeletal system and eye problems which might be due to the computer usage. |
| Starting Page | 3 |
| Ending Page | 10 |
| Page Count | 8 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Volume Number | 20 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.thaiscience.info/Article%20for%20ThaiScience/Article/61/10017176.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
