Association of Smartphone Overuse with Hand Discomfort in University
Smartphone Overuse and Hand Discomfort
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https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1536Keywords:
Smartphone addiction, hand discomfort, university students, musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomic impact, SAS-SV, CHDQ.Abstract
Background: Smartphone overuse has been linked to various musculoskeletal disorders, particularly affecting the hands. Despite the high prevalence of smartphone use among young adults, the association between smartphone addiction and hand discomfort remains unclear.
Objective: To determine the association between smartphone overuse and hand discomfort among university students.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 111 students from Nur International University, Lahore. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling and assessed using the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV) and the Cornell Hand Discomfort Questionnaire (CHDQ). Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, employing descriptive statistics and correlation tests, with p-values <0.05 considered significant.
Results: The study comprised 31 males (27.9%) and 80 females (72.1%), with mean ages of 24.58 ± 1.98 for males and 23.38 ± 2.10 for females. Smartphone addiction levels were classified as normal (27.9%), mild (60.4%), and moderate (11.7%). No significant association was found between smartphone addiction and hand discomfort across various hand regions (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: The study found no significant association between smartphone overuse and hand discomfort, suggesting that moderate smartphone use may not adversely affect hand health among university students.
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