Musculoskeletal pain prevalence in randomly sampled university employees: Age and gender effects
S.J. Weaver, N. Charness, K. Dijkstra, T.S. Jastrzembski
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AbstractFacets of computer workstation design were investigated in a random sample of 206 university employees, half age 50+ and half age 40 or below. Results indicated significant age effects on self-reported wrist pain, with greater pain in younger adults [Odds Ratio=2.33]. Age effects remained significant when adjusting for posture, ergonomic design, and hours at the workstation. Arm or shoulder pain showed significant gender effects, with women reporting greater intensity. Our study indicates a need to mitigate the risk of musculoskeletal disorder development in younger workers and to investigate effects of long-term workplace computer use.Keywords: age; musculoskeletal; pain; gender; university; work
S.J. Weaver, N. Charness, K. Dijkstra, T.S. Jastrzembski (2008). Musculoskeletal pain prevalence in randomly sampled university employees: Age and gender effects. Gerontechnology, 7(3), 279-292
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2008.07.03.003.00