Year: 2024 | Month: December | Volume: 14 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 37-41
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20241204
Knowledge, Attitude and Beliefs of Ergonomics in Information Technology (IT) Professionals
Khushi Shah1, Jahanvi Patel2, Megha Sheth3
1Undergraduate student, SBB College of Physiotherapy, V. S. Hospital Campus, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-380006
2Post graduate student, SBB College of Physiotherapy, V. S. Hospital Campus, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-380006
3Lecturer, SBB College of Physiotherapy, V. S. Hospital Campus, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-380006
Corresponding Author: Khushi Shah
ABSTRACT
Background: Professionals working in the Information Technology (IT) face high risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to work habits. Understanding their knowledge, attitude and beliefs about ergonomics helps design effective interventions, address misconceptions, and build collaboration for better individual and workplace well-being. This may ultimately improve their health, comfort, and productivity. The aim of the study was to find knowledge, attitude, and beliefs of ergonomics in IT professionals.
Methods: An observational study was conducted among 152 participants from IT companies of Ahmedabad, using convenience sampling. The mean age was (27.98±6.84) years including 110(72.4%) males and 42(27.6%) females. A google form was generated to collect the data of name, age, gender, years of experience, hours of work, education and medical conditions were asked. They were asked to complete a self-reported questionnaire about knowledge, attitude, and beliefs about ergonomics. Descriptive analysis was done using Microsoft Excel.
Results And Conclusion: 9.2% people have received formal ergonomic training. 28.2% people has back pain.78.3% people know that chair position can affect their posture while 71.1% people know that working in an uncomfortable position can make them feel fatigue.73.7% people have adjusted their chair and table position according to their height.72.4% people take postural breaks if they must sit for long. 94.1% people believe that incorrect way of sitting can cause pain.93.4% people believe that being in same position for long time can cause pain and discomfort. Ergonomic training is lacking, but awareness is good. Attitude and beliefs are positive towards ergonomic changes.
Key words: Ergonomics, Information Technology (IT), Knowledge, Attitude and Beliefs (KAB)