Neck pain and factors associated in university students: a cross sectional study

Vitta, Alberto De; Candido, José Paulo; Bento, Thiago Paulo Frascareli; Cornelio, G; Perrucini, Priscila Daniele de Oliveira; Fernandes, Júlio Alberto Agante; Ramos, Wagner Luiz

doi:10.15602/1983-9480/cm.v22n43p89-101

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“…In our study students who used smart phone for six or more hours per day are 2.782 times more likely to develop neck pain. This finding is supported by a study done elsewhere [ 11 , 20 , 34 , 36 , 39 , 42 ]. The finding implies that prolonged use of smart phone is likely to increase the risk of neck pain.…”

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“…However, other studies on the prevalence of neck pain among smartphone users reported higher or lower numbers. The prevalence of neck pain in our study is lower than studies conducted in China (72.9%) [ 33 ], Saudi Arabia (71.2%) [ 8 ], Brazil (66.7%) [ 34 ], Singapore (74%) [ 35 ], and Taiwan (52%) [ 36 ]. The disparity observed in the prevalence of neck pain could be due to the difference in the study area, sample size, sampling method, and inclusion criterion and data collection procedure.…”

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Burden of neck pain and associated factors among smart phone user students in University of Gondar, Ethiopia

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Background Mobile technology has spread rapidly around the globe. In 2018 the numbers of mobile subscribers in Ethiopia hit 66.2 million. Musculoskeletal complaints related to smartphone use in different body parts have been reported ranging from 8.2% to 89.9%. Neck pain has the highest prevalence rate, which ranges from 17.3% to 67.8%. However, there is limited evidence on the burden of neck pain related to Smartphone usage and no research is done in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the burden of neck pain and factors associated with smartphone use in Ethiopia. Purpose The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence and factors associated with neck pain among smartphone users at University of Gondar. Methods Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted from November to December 2019 to determine the prevalence and associated factors of neck pain, with a sample of 845 university student smartphone users at University of Gondar, Ethiopia. A self-administered questionnaire adapted from the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was used to collect data. Independent variables which had a significant association were identified using logistic regression models. Results were reported by using texts and frequency distribution tables. Results Out of 845 questionnaires distributed, 808 students responded; hence, the response rate was 95.6%. The overall prevalence of neck pain among smart phone users in the past 12 months was 47.4% (95% CI, 44.1–50.9%). Attending 5th year (AOR: 3.907, 95% CI: 1. 952–7.82) and 6th year (AOR: 2.93,95% CI: 1,304–6.59), regular physical exercise (AOR: 2.405, 95% CI: 1.549–3.734), cigarette smoking (AOR: 5.415, 95% CI: 2.685–10.919), residency (AOR: 1.681, 95% CI: 1.181–2.391), break while using smartphone (AOR: 3.253 95% CI: 2.252–4.699), used smartphone > 6 hour per day (AOR: 2.782 (1.528 95% CI: 1.528–5.063), used other devises (AOR: 3.158 95% CI: 2.128–4.689), number of social media used daily (AOR: 2.007 95% CI: 1.228–3.2788), used devise for playing game (AOR: 1.484 95% CI: 1.024–2.15) were factors significantly associated with neck pain. Conclusion The current study depicted that nearly half of the study participants reported neck pain in the past 12 months. Attending last year of university, personal characteristics, use of smart phone for longer period, playing game, not taking break, other electronic device use, increased number of social media use were associated with neck pain among smartphone users.

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Burden of neck pain and associated factors among smart phone user students in University of Gondar, Ethiopia

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“…Neck pain was defined as pain, suffering or discomfort in the area between the occipital bone and the third thoracic vertebra, and between the medial margins of the scapulae. 27,28 To make it possible for respondents to better specify the neck region where the pain was, an image of the spinal regions was shown in different colors. 26…”

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Neck pain and associated factors in a sample of high school students in the city of Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil: cross-sectional study

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BACKGROUND: Neck pain is a major public health problem. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of neck pain among high school students and to analyze associations with sociodemographic variables, use of electronic devices, habitual physical activity practices and mental health problems. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional epidemiological study on a sample of high school students in the city of Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil. METHOD: Participants were selected through cluster sampling in two stages and data were collected via face-to-face interviews. Data collection comprised the following steps: 1. sociodemographic characteristics; 2. use of electronic devices; 3. habitual physical activity levels; 3. mental health; and 4. neck pain. RESULTS: A total of 1,628 participants were interviewed. The prevalence of neck pain was 49.1% (95% confidence interval, CI 46.7 to 51.5), with 40.4% (95% CI 37.0 to 43.7) in men and 57.5% (95% CI 54.2 to 60.9) in women. The variables associated with in neck pain were: female (prevalence ratio, PR = 2.04), use of cell phone in standing posture (PR = 1.47), use of tablet in sitting posture (PR = 1.72), length of computer use greater than 3 hours/day (PR = 1.54), length of cell phone use greater than 3 hours/day (PR = 1.54), length of tablet use greater than 3 hours/ day (PR = 1.34) and mental health problems (PR = 1.56). CONCLUSION: There is high prevalence of neck pain among students and striking associations with female sex, use of electronic devices and mental health problems.Neck pain and associated factors in a sample of high school students in the city of Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil: cross-sectional study | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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Sedentary behavior and neck pain in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Mazaheri-Tehrani,

Arefian,

Abhari

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Neck pain and factors associated in university students: a cross sectional study

Cited by 6 publications

References 11 publications

Burden of neck pain and associated factors among smart phone user students in University of Gondar, Ethiopia

Burden of neck pain and associated factors among smart phone user students in University of Gondar, Ethiopia

Neck pain and associated factors in a sample of high school students in the city of Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil: cross-sectional study

Sedentary behavior and neck pain in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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