Prevalence of neck pain among the undergraduate physical therapy students of university of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan

Sachdev, Shivum; Talreja, Sakshi; Ansari, Ibtahaj-ul-islam; Nasir, Sidra; Ali, Aadil Ameer

doi:10.17352/2455-5487.000088

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“…8,24,25 The prevalence of neck pain among undergraduate students in this study is higher than countries, such as Ethiopia (49.2%), 26 India (46.9%), 27 Singapore (74%) 28 and Taiwan (52%) 29 and lower than a study conducted in China (72.9%). 30 However, the findings is in accord with a study conducted in Brazil (66.7%), 31 Pakistan (69%) 32 and Malaysia (65.1%). The observed variability in the prevalence rate of NP across studies could be attributed to disparities in multiple factors, including the geographical setting of the study, the size of the sample population, the methodology employed for sampling, and the assessment instruments utilized.…”

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Neck pain and distance learning: A pain in the neck for university students during COVID-19

Musaad Mohamed,

Abdulkafi Abbara,

Alaaeldin Bashier

et al. 2024

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Objective The shift to online learning during COVID-19 led to increased musculoskeletal discomforts and impacted students’ quality of life. Neck pain, once a minor issue, has become more prevalent due to prolonged electronic device use in new learning methods. This study aims to measure the prevalence of neck pain among University of Sharjah (UOS) students during the COVID-19 online learning period and to investigate the factors that provoked it. Methods This cross-sectional study used an online survey distributed to UOS students via social media from February 16 to March 12, 2021. Demographic data, Neck Disability Index (NDI) assessments, and pain management information were gathered and analyzed using SPSS 24 through univariate and bivariate methods. Results The prevalence of neck pain during COVID-19, among 325 UOS students was found to be 62.7%, 64.41% of which had neck pain at the time of doing the survey. The mean NDI percentage point was 19.19%. The most common location of pain was the back of the neck 38.77%). Participants reported prolonged sitting (81.23%) while leaning forward as the most prevalent cause of their neck pain. Bivariate analysis showed that the most significant factors affecting the NDI were lifting, personal care, headaches, concentration, sleeping, recreational activities, reading, anxiousness, depression, and work. Moreover, subjects who did not seek medical attention treatment had significantly higher NDI scores as compared to those who did (83.89 vs 125.80, p=0.002). Conclusion By determining the prevalence of neck pain among UOS students, this research can attract attention to the importance of postural changes and time spent in e-learning on neck pain, and the gaps of previously published articles can be filled. Future studies about neck pain and additional preventative measures should be catalyzed in the UAE.

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Neck pain and distance learning: A pain in the neck for university students during COVID-19

Musaad Mohamed,

Abdulkafi Abbara,

Alaaeldin Bashier

et al. 2024

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“…In the present study, smartphone usage of ≥nine h per day was associated with ≥one positive clinical myelopathic sign, with an adjusted odds ratio of 1.85 (95% CI = 1.05 to 3.26). Previous studies have found that smartphone use leads to musculoskeletal problems, particularly in the neck region [3][4][5], and that the neck is most affected when using smartphones in the sitting posture [5,26,37]. In our study, approximately 42% of the participants reported using their smartphones in a sitting position.…”

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Clinical Myelopathy Signs in Smartphone-Using University Students with Neck Pain

Puntumetakul

Chatprem

Saiklang

et al. 2022

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University students have the highest smartphone-use addiction, which coincides with a rising number in instances of neck pain. As the time in smartphone use increases, neck flexion tends to increase. These positions can affect the spinal cord by the direct and indirect mechanisms which lead to cervical myelopathy. Thus, the current study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of clinical myelopathic signs in smartphone-using university students with neck pain. A total of 237 smartphone-using university students with neck pain participated in the study. They were 20 to 25 years old. Their clinical myelopathic signs were evaluated using standardized test procedures. The prevalence of the clinical myelopathic sign was the Trömner sign at 41.35%, the finger escape sign at 28.27%, Hoffmann’s sign at 25.74%, and the inverted supinator sign at 18.14%. Smartphone usage ≥9.15 h per day was associated with ≥1 of a positive clinical myelopathic sign (adjusted OR = 1.85, 95% CI = 1.05 to 3.26, p = 0.05). The current study highlighted that prolonged smartphone usage may affect the spinal cord. Long duration (≥9 h per day) was associated with at least one positive clinical myelopathic sign. Therefore, smartphone-using university students need to keep their duration of smartphone use to less than 9 h per day. More attention should be given to increasing awareness about the importance of having healthy positions when using smartphones and using them for restricted durations in order to control the increasing prevalence of cervical myelopathy among smartphone-using university student in our societies.

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“…26 A national study among undergraduate physical therapy students of the University of Balochistan, Pakistan concluded that the prevalence of neck pain among mobile users was 69%. 27 Also a local study conducted among undergraduate students of two universities in Lahore showed that 56.7% of students were having neck pain for the same reason. 28 Additionally, our research included 244 students (91.7%) who began using smartphones between the ages of 11 and 20, primarily by personal choice.…”

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Text Neck Syndrome among Undergraduate Students in Lahore, Pakistan

Syed Ali Zunair,

Babar Butt,

Farhan Fateh Jang

et al. 2023

Pak J Neurol Surg

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Objective: To evaluate the frequency, severity, and prevalence of Text Neck Syndrome among undergraduate students using mobiles, tablets, or laptops. Material and Methods: The descriptive study was conducted in two private colleges in Lahore after approval from the institutional review board of Sharif Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan. Students with ages greater than 16 years who used mobile phones daily for more than 1 hour were enrolled. Baseline demographic information was collected and questions regarding the duration of phone usage and neck pain were asked. Calculated a sample size of 266 with the help of the WINPEPI statistical program with a confidence of 95% and acceptance difference of 0.06 with an assumed proportion of 0.46. Results: The age range was 18 – 23 years. Out of 266 undergraduate students, 122 (46%) were male and 144 (54%) were female. 157 (59%) students reported having neck pain: Mild in 88 (56.1%), Moderate in 55 (35%), and Severe in 14 (8.9%) students according to self-perception. 97 (61.8%) students were intermittent, 35 (22.3%) had continuous, and 25 (15.9%) had debilitating neck pain. Conclusion: According to this study, Text Neck Syndrome was common in undergraduate students using smartphones, tablets, or laptops.

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Prevalence of neck pain among the undergraduate physical therapy students of university of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan

Abstract: Objective: To assess the prevalence of pain among the undergraduate physical therapy students of university of Balochistan, Quetta.

Cited by 6 publications

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Neck pain and distance learning: A pain in the neck for university students during COVID-19

Neck pain and distance learning: A pain in the neck for university students during COVID-19

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Clinical Myelopathy Signs in Smartphone-Using University Students with Neck Pain

Text Neck Syndrome among Undergraduate Students in Lahore, Pakistan

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