The ergonomics of seating design in lecture hall at Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Alias, Nur Aisyah (2016) The ergonomics of seating design in lecture hall at Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

This is a cross-sectional study with the objective to determine the association between complaints Musculoskeletal Discomfort (MSDs) and mismatch of the seats in lecture hall of FMHS, UPM. A total of 132 respondents whom were undergraduate students were involved in this study consist of 47 male and 85 female. Eight anthropometric parameters (height, weight, popliteal height, buttock-popliteal height, shoulder height, subscapular height, elbow height and hip width while sitting) as well as five (5) seats dimensions (seat height, seat depth, seat width, upper edge backrest height and desk height) were measuring Martyn anthropometer and measuring tape. Instruments used were questionnaire modified from Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Martyn anthropometer set, measuring tape, height scale and weighing scale. Compared to the anthropometric dimension of the respondents, there were 51.5% mismatch for seat height, 5.3% mismatch for seat depth, 100% match for seat width, 94.7% mismatch for desk height and 18.2% mismatch for upper edge of back rest. For the prevalence of MSDs in the past seven (7) days, 61.4% reported low back pain followed by neck pain (50%) and upper back pain (43.9%). There was significant difference between genders in anthropometric body measurement. There was also have significant association between MSDs and mismatch χ²= 5.406: p < 0.05. In conclusion. There was association between MSDs and ergonornic seats of lecture halls in FMHS, UPM. It is recommended for user to physically active and take break from every 1 hours of sealing. For future study, improve the study by including more variables that can lead to MSDs and improve the study design. Keywords: Mismatch, anthropometry, MSDs, universip student

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Muhamad Fazril Awang
Date Deposited:	23 Nov 2022 03:20
Last Modified:	23 Nov 2022 03:20
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/369

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