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RMJ. 2020; 45(2): 382-384


Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and its associated risk factors in touchscreen tablet computer users

Aqdas Javaid, Fahad Tanveer, Faiza Sharif, Sadia.

Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and its associated risk factors in touchscreen tablet computer users.
Methodology: This observational study was conducted among 201 undergraduate students from The University of Lahore. Tablet computer usage, posture during use, neck, shoulder and upper extremity symptoms and associated risk factors were recorded. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25.0.
Results: Prevalence of symptoms related to musculoskeletal system during tablet use was 74.6%. Symptoms in neck were 46.3%, upper back and shoulder 37.3% and arm and hand 15.4%. Important factor related to symptoms was posture.
Conclusion: Postural factors were the most common cause for development of symptoms related to musculoskeletal with the use of tablet.

Key words: Posture, pain, tablet.


 
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Javaid A, Tanveer F, Sharif F, Sadia . Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and its associated risk factors in touchscreen tablet computer users. RMJ. 2020; 45(2): 382-384.

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Javaid A, Tanveer F, Sharif F, Sadia . Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and its associated risk factors in touchscreen tablet computer users. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=56123 [Access: December 05, 2023].

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Javaid A, Tanveer F, Sharif F, Sadia . Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and its associated risk factors in touchscreen tablet computer users. RMJ. 2020; 45(2): 382-384.


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Javaid A, Tanveer F, Sharif F, Sadia . Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and its associated risk factors in touchscreen tablet computer users. RMJ. (2020), [cited December 05, 2023]; 45(2): 382-384.


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Javaid, A., Tanveer, . F., Sharif, . F. & Sadia, . (2020) Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and its associated risk factors in touchscreen tablet computer users. RMJ, 45 (2), 382-384.


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Javaid, Aqdas, Fahad Tanveer, Faiza Sharif, and Sadia. 2020. Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and its associated risk factors in touchscreen tablet computer users. Rawal Medical Journal, 45 (2), 382-384.


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Javaid, Aqdas, Fahad Tanveer, Faiza Sharif, and Sadia. "Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and its associated risk factors in touchscreen tablet computer users." Rawal Medical Journal 45 (2020), 382-384.


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Javaid, Aqdas, Fahad Tanveer, Faiza Sharif, and Sadia. "Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and its associated risk factors in touchscreen tablet computer users." Rawal Medical Journal 45.2 (2020), 382-384. Print.


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Javaid, A., Tanveer, . F., Sharif, . F. & Sadia, . (2020) Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and its associated risk factors in touchscreen tablet computer users. Rawal Medical Journal, 45 (2), 382-384.


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