Ergonomics characteristics of computer users based on the transtheoretical model-stage of change
Background: Pay no attention to ergonomics principles among computer users may lead to physical health problems and loss of productivity. The aim of this study was to determine the ergonomics characteristics among computer users in the Baqiyatallah Hospital based on transtheoretical model-stage of c...
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Iran Air Force Health Administration
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| author | HR Alipour Abdoli H Sanai Nasab F valipour M Sepandi |
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| description | Background: Pay no attention to ergonomics principles among computer users may lead to physical health problems and loss of productivity. The aim of this study was to determine the ergonomics characteristics among computer users in the Baqiyatallah Hospital based on transtheoretical model-stage of change.
Materials and methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 115 computer users who worked by computers more than 20 hours per week. Data was collected using the stage of change questionnaire and to assess the ergonomics characteristics, Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) was used. Data was analyzed through descriptive and analytical statistics by SPSS software.
Results: Our findings about the stages of change showed that pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance stage was seen in 31.3%, 20%, 15.7%, 10.4%, and 22.6% of users, respectively. In addition, ROSA showed that the ergonomics characteristics were at acceptable, warning, and intervention level in 2.6%, 53%, and 44.3% of participants. Chi square test indicated a significant relationship between educations and stages of change (p=0.030). As a result, 67% of users were in the inactive group (pre-contemplation, contemplation, and preparation); while based on ROSA, 97.4 % were at warning level and intervention.
Conclusion: Generally, the majority of users were in the inactive group (pre-contemplation, contemplation, and preparation) and the ergonomics characteristics were at warning and intervention levels. Therefore, in this regard, it is suggested the appropriate educational interventions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4e28d66e7e9e4fb8bbff7ed6d6e892fc2025-03-10T05:40:15ZfasIran Air Force Health Administrationفصلنامه ابن سینا1735-95032645-46532016-07-011825457Ergonomics characteristics of computer users based on the transtheoretical model-stage of changeHR Alipour Abdoli0H Sanai Nasab1F valipour2M Sepandi3 Department of health education and promotion, Faculty of health, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Department of health education and promotion, Faculty of health, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Department of occupational health, Faculty of health, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Department of epidemiology and health, Faculty of health, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Background: Pay no attention to ergonomics principles among computer users may lead to physical health problems and loss of productivity. The aim of this study was to determine the ergonomics characteristics among computer users in the Baqiyatallah Hospital based on transtheoretical model-stage of change. Materials and methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 115 computer users who worked by computers more than 20 hours per week. Data was collected using the stage of change questionnaire and to assess the ergonomics characteristics, Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) was used. Data was analyzed through descriptive and analytical statistics by SPSS software. Results: Our findings about the stages of change showed that pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance stage was seen in 31.3%, 20%, 15.7%, 10.4%, and 22.6% of users, respectively. In addition, ROSA showed that the ergonomics characteristics were at acceptable, warning, and intervention level in 2.6%, 53%, and 44.3% of participants. Chi square test indicated a significant relationship between educations and stages of change (p=0.030). As a result, 67% of users were in the inactive group (pre-contemplation, contemplation, and preparation); while based on ROSA, 97.4 % were at warning level and intervention. Conclusion: Generally, the majority of users were in the inactive group (pre-contemplation, contemplation, and preparation) and the ergonomics characteristics were at warning and intervention levels. Therefore, in this regard, it is suggested the appropriate educational interventions.http://ebnesina.ajaums.ac.ir/article-1-353-en.pdfergonomicsoccupational healthrisk assessments |
| spellingShingle | HR Alipour Abdoli H Sanai Nasab F valipour M Sepandi Ergonomics characteristics of computer users based on the transtheoretical model-stage of change فصلنامه ابن سینا ergonomics occupational health risk assessments |
| title | Ergonomics characteristics of computer users based on the transtheoretical model-stage of change |
| title_full | Ergonomics characteristics of computer users based on the transtheoretical model-stage of change |
| title_fullStr | Ergonomics characteristics of computer users based on the transtheoretical model-stage of change |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ergonomics characteristics of computer users based on the transtheoretical model-stage of change |
| title_short | Ergonomics characteristics of computer users based on the transtheoretical model-stage of change |
| title_sort | ergonomics characteristics of computer users based on the transtheoretical model stage of change |
| topic | ergonomics occupational health risk assessments |
| url | http://ebnesina.ajaums.ac.ir/article-1-353-en.pdf |
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