Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorder among Smartphone Users in a Nigerian University’s Undergraduates

Ojoawo Adesola Ojo^*, Abegunde Olamilekan Olamide, Afolabi Taofeek Olusegun & Awotipe Adedayo Ayotunde

Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, Nigeria

Dr. Ojoawo Adesola Ojo, et al., Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, Nigeria.

Keywords: Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSK); Smartphone

Abstract

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSK) are the commonest causes of severe long-term pain and physical disability affecting people around the world. This study assessed the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among undergraduate smartphone users’ of the University of Medical Sciences Ondo. Two hundred and seventy-nine (170 females, 109 males) respondents were administered Standardized Nordic Questionnaire and Smartphone Usage Questionnaire to be completed. The questionnaires were retrieved as soon as possible. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Alpha level was set at 0.05.

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