Level of Postural Awareness Among Teaching Staff of University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad
Postural Awareness Among Teaching Staff
Abstract
Postural problems are very common these days among youth including office workers, University staff, students and from other walks of life. Conclusions: There was moderate level of
information regarding correct positioning during work in different environment. They used improper postures which leads to physical abnormality, Results: 63% worked for 4-8 hours daily, 95%,
respondents traveled 1-7 hour daily and 61% had knowledge about posture, among them 47% had back and 20% had neck pain. Majority of the teaching staff used improper positioning during different work. Ÿ Postural awareness among faculty of University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (UAJ&K) was assessed Objective: To evaluate the level of postural awareness and proper positioning during different tasks performed by teaching staff of University of Azad Jammu &Kashmir, Muzzafarabad (UAJ&K). Methodology: A cross-sectional study with purposive sampling technique was conducted in UAJ&K. In this study 100 faculty members, both male and females, with age between 25 to 55 years were included. 54% were males. The data was analyzed on SPSS version 22. Results: 63% worked for 4-8 hours daily, 95%, respondents traveled 1-7 hour daily and 61% had knowledge about posture, among them 47% had back and 20% had neck pain. Majority of the teaching staff used improper positioning during different work.Conclusions: There was moderate level of information regarding correct positioning during work in different environment. They used improper postures which leads to physical abnormality,absenteeism, increased expenditure on their treatment.
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