Risk factors of non-specific neck pain and low back pain in computer-using office workers in China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Several studies have found that inappropriate workstations are associated with musculoskeletal disorders. The present cross-sectional study aimed to identify the risk factors of non-specific neck pain (NP) and low back pain (LBP) among computer-using workers.

Design

Observational study with a cross-sectional sample.

Setting

This study surveyed 15 companies in Zhejiang province, China.

Participants

After excluding participants with missing variables, 417 office workers, including 163 men and 254 women, were analyzed.

Outcome measures

Demographic information was collected by self-report. The standard Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire and Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index, along with other relevant questions, were used to assess the pr

SUBMITTER: Ye S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5594207 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature