Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Vol 6, No 1 (2023): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region

Description of Work Related Neck Pain Among Employees in State Electricity Company (PLN Indonesia)

Mujiono, Mujiono (Unknown)
Udijono, Ari (Unknown)
Ma'rifati, Lu'luil (Unknown)
Dhista Rahmaningrum, Faikha (Unknown)



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Publish Date
26 Apr 2023

Abstract

Introduction: The use of electronic devices without proper usage techniques can result in a variety of health problems, including neck pain. This study aimed to describe neck pain problems among office workers who use electronic devices.Method: This study was quantitative research in which descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional methods were used. This study was conducted from July to December 2022 at the State Electricity Company at Semarang office, Indonesia. Total of 57 participants were chosen using a purposive sampling technique. A Google Form-based questionnaire was designed to collect the study data. Univariate analysis and cross-tabulation table were used.Result: Total of 60% of participants reported experiencing neck pain. The proportion of neck pain was higher among men and among older age (<35 years old). A more significant proportion of participants who reported neck pain were those who used their devices for ≥ four hours (94.4%) compared to users for < 4 hours. In addition, people with more than five years of employment length were more likely to report neck pain (75%) compared to employment with <5 years.Conclusion: This research concluded that work-related neck pain in the State Electricity company was due to improper use of electronic devices.

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jphtr

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Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region (JPHTCR) is an open access journal on public health as discipline and practices related to preventive and promoting measures to enhance health of the public in tropical and coastal regions. This focus includes area and scope such as ...