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Original Article Knowledge and practices of ergonomics in computer users Rakhshaan Khan,1 Ambreen Surti,2 Rehana Rehman,3 Umar Ali4 Department of Physiology,1,3 Department of Anatomy,2 Medical Student,4 Bahria University Medical & Dental College, Karachi.

Abstract Objective: To assess knowledge and practices of ergonomics among desktop users of different professions. Methods: It was an observational cross-sectional study conducted over a two-week timeframe (from November 7 to 21 2009), through a self-reporting questionnaire. Responses were analysed using SPSS version 15 and considered significant at p value