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Volume 12, Issue 1 (Iranian Journal of Ergonomics 2024)
Iran J Ergon 2024, 12(1): 31-40 |
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Fouladi Dehaghi B, Mohammadi A, Sadeghian M, Tayebi M, Aryankia A, Ghanbari S. Examining the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Problems Related to Mobile Phone Usage and Providing Corrective Solutions to Dental Students of Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz. Iran J Ergon 2024; 12 (1) :31-40
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Behzad Fouladi Dehaghi1 
, Abbas Mohammadi1 , Marzieh Sadeghian2 , Maryam Tayebi *3 , Azarnoosh Aryankia4 , Saeed Ghanbari5
, Abbas Mohammadi1 , Marzieh Sadeghian2 , Maryam Tayebi *3 , Azarnoosh Aryankia4 , Saeed Ghanbari5
1- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran & Department of Occupational Safety and Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
2- Department of Occupational Safety and Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
3- Department of Ergonomics, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran ,maryamtayebi19981998@gmail.com
4- Department of Periodontology, Dental Faculty, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
5- Department of Bio-statistic, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
2- Department of Occupational Safety and Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
3- Department of Ergonomics, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran ,
4- Department of Periodontology, Dental Faculty, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
5- Department of Bio-statistic, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Abstract: (1532 Views)
Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems related to mobile phone usage and provide corrective solutions for dental students of Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz.
Methods: The current study was conducted based on an analytical cross-sectional design. In order to collect relevant data, such as the presence of pain in the upper limbs, back, and neck, questionnaires and instrumental methods were used. Students were examined in two groups: the first group included 150 dental students up to the 4th semester, and the second group encompassed 150 dental students from the 5th semester onwards (3rd, 8th, 5th, and 6th year). Data collection instruments were demographic characteristic form, nomophobia questionnaire (NMP-Q), neck disability index (NDI), and Cornell hand discomfort questionnaire (CHDQ).
Results: According to the results of the present study, the prevalence of nomophobia among dental students of Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in Ahvaz was at an average level. The mean NDI score was 16.20, and the mean pain score among the students was 1.72. Moreover, 46.5% of students had pain in the hand area, and the highest amount of pain was reported in the F area. The mean score of Cornell's musculoskeletal disorders was reported as 2.72.
Conclusion: Examining the relationship between the pain area and the year of entry to the university demonstrated a significant relationship between the year of entry to the university and the pain area. In this regard, the incoming students 2021-22 had the greatest amount of pain. According to the results of the corrective intervention on skeletal disorders in the wrist and neck region, the mean scores of the variables increased significantly after the intervention and corrective measures.
Methods: The current study was conducted based on an analytical cross-sectional design. In order to collect relevant data, such as the presence of pain in the upper limbs, back, and neck, questionnaires and instrumental methods were used. Students were examined in two groups: the first group included 150 dental students up to the 4th semester, and the second group encompassed 150 dental students from the 5th semester onwards (3rd, 8th, 5th, and 6th year). Data collection instruments were demographic characteristic form, nomophobia questionnaire (NMP-Q), neck disability index (NDI), and Cornell hand discomfort questionnaire (CHDQ).
Results: According to the results of the present study, the prevalence of nomophobia among dental students of Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in Ahvaz was at an average level. The mean NDI score was 16.20, and the mean pain score among the students was 1.72. Moreover, 46.5% of students had pain in the hand area, and the highest amount of pain was reported in the F area. The mean score of Cornell's musculoskeletal disorders was reported as 2.72.
Conclusion: Examining the relationship between the pain area and the year of entry to the university demonstrated a significant relationship between the year of entry to the university and the pain area. In this regard, the incoming students 2021-22 had the greatest amount of pain. According to the results of the corrective intervention on skeletal disorders in the wrist and neck region, the mean scores of the variables increased significantly after the intervention and corrective measures.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Received: 2024/02/20 | Accepted: 2024/04/29 | ePublished: 2024/04/29
Received: 2024/02/20 | Accepted: 2024/04/29 | ePublished: 2024/04/29
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