Prevalence of Mechanical Neckpain among the Bank Employees of Puducherry

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Different occupational groups have reported varying prevalences of mechanical neck pain during work. The physical demands placed on bank employees, as well as the prolonged standing and sitting positions, can cause neck pain.

OBJECTIVE: The main objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of mechanical Neck Pain among bank employees.

METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 90 bank employees of Puducherry aged between 25 to 40 years of either gender from December 2022 to January 2023 using a Neck Disability Index Scale questionnaire. The participants were selected according to the inclusion criteria. Mechanical neck pain was assessed by assessment criteria.

RESULT: A Total Of 90 Subjects From Puducherry Bank Employees Were Examined With a 66.66% of Prevalence Rate.The prevalence was significantly high. It was Significantly Conformed (P <0.05). So, this Study Concluded that the prevalance of Mechanical neckpain among Bank employees is high.

CONCLUSION: It is concluded that about 66.66% of bank employees were present with neck pain, and those aged between 35 to 40 years had a greater level of neck pain due to prolonged hours of working.