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15 / 01 / 2021

 


The association between hand-held devices and neck and shoulder pain among medical students at Qassim University

Mohammed S. Alwhaid, Moath A. Almatroudi, Fai M. Alfayyadh, Abdullah M. Altuaysi, Yasser I. Alwabli.


Abstract
Background: The use of hand-held devices is becoming a global burden, especially among the youth. Its impact on individualsÂ’ health is not well established, particularly the neck and shoulder, due to their often-held position. This study aimed to establish the impact of the use of hand-held devices on neck and shoulder pain (NSP) among medical students.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of Unaizah College of Medicine, Qassim University, through a validated questionnaire assessing the information about demographics, the use of hand-held devices and their potential impact. The impact was measured on a 10-point Likert scale for each item.
Results: The prevalence of NSP in this study was 76.7% (n = 266). In univariate analyses, younger medical students (X2 = 6.824; p = 0.009) and being right-handed when writing (X2 = 13.289; p = 0.001) were related to having pain. In a multivariate analysis, older age was associated with a decreased pain [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 0.468; Confidence interval (CI) = 0.276-0.793; p = 0.005], while using a mobile device for 4-7 hours
significantly increased pain (AOR = 3.750; CI = 1.136-12.374; p = 0.030). Significant differences were detected in pain reduction score when comparing those students who took medication and those who used non-medication approaches to relieve pain (including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, heat, and massage) (all p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Both non-medical and medical approaches are effective in relieving pain, except for the use of opioids.

Key words: Hand-held devices, neck pain, shoulder pain, Qassim University, medical students


 
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Alwhaid MS, Almatroudi MA, Alfayyadh FM, Altuaysi AM, Alwabli YI. The association between hand-held devices and neck and shoulder pain among medical students at Qassim University. IJMDC. 2021; 5(2): 453-461. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1605017912


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Alwhaid MS, Almatroudi MA, Alfayyadh FM, Altuaysi AM, Alwabli YI. The association between hand-held devices and neck and shoulder pain among medical students at Qassim University. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=28810 [Access: March 27, 2024]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1605017912


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Alwhaid MS, Almatroudi MA, Alfayyadh FM, Altuaysi AM, Alwabli YI. The association between hand-held devices and neck and shoulder pain among medical students at Qassim University. IJMDC. 2021; 5(2): 453-461. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1605017912



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Alwhaid MS, Almatroudi MA, Alfayyadh FM, Altuaysi AM, Alwabli YI. The association between hand-held devices and neck and shoulder pain among medical students at Qassim University. IJMDC. (2021), [cited March 27, 2024]; 5(2): 453-461. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1605017912



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Alwhaid, M. S., Almatroudi, . M. A., Alfayyadh, . F. M., Altuaysi, . A. M. & Alwabli, . Y. I. (2021) The association between hand-held devices and neck and shoulder pain among medical students at Qassim University. IJMDC, 5 (2), 453-461. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1605017912



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Alwhaid, Mohammed S., Moath A. Almatroudi, Fai M. Alfayyadh, Abdullah M. Altuaysi, and Yasser I. Alwabli. 2021. The association between hand-held devices and neck and shoulder pain among medical students at Qassim University. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 5 (2), 453-461. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1605017912



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Alwhaid, Mohammed S., Moath A. Almatroudi, Fai M. Alfayyadh, Abdullah M. Altuaysi, and Yasser I. Alwabli. "The association between hand-held devices and neck and shoulder pain among medical students at Qassim University." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 5 (2021), 453-461. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1605017912



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Alwhaid, Mohammed S., Moath A. Almatroudi, Fai M. Alfayyadh, Abdullah M. Altuaysi, and Yasser I. Alwabli. "The association between hand-held devices and neck and shoulder pain among medical students at Qassim University." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 5.2 (2021), 453-461. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1605017912



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Alwhaid, M. S., Almatroudi, . M. A., Alfayyadh, . F. M., Altuaysi, . A. M. & Alwabli, . Y. I. (2021) The association between hand-held devices and neck and shoulder pain among medical students at Qassim University. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 5 (2), 453-461. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1605017912





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