Abu Halimah Jalal, Mojiri Mohammed, Hakami Sultan, Mobarki Osama, Alanazi Saleh, Alharbi Ahmad, Khalban Faisal, Al Sheef Abdullah, Alnujaidi Saleh, Almalawi Mohammed, Nasser Fahad, Kreshan Abdulaziz, Almarwani Rawan, Ayyashi Salem
Department of Surgery, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU.
College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Jun 29;16(6):e63446. doi: 10.7759/cureus.63446. eCollection 2024 Jun.
Smartphone usage has become ubiquitous in Saudi Arabia with concerns growing over its impact on musculoskeletal health. Globally, various musculoskeletal symptoms have been linked to smartphone use such as neck pain, headaches, and shoulder discomfort, often exacerbated by poor posture and prolonged screen time.
This cross-sectional study was conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to investigate the impact of smartphone use on musculoskeletal health among adults aged 18 years and older. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling from various settings such as universities, workplaces, and public areas. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered both online and in paper format, covering demographic characteristics, smartphone usage behaviors, awareness of smartphone-related health effects, and the prevalence and severity of musculoskeletal symptoms.
A total of 413 participants from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, were surveyed to assess musculoskeletal symptoms associated with smartphone use. Demographic analysis revealed a predominantly young, single, and highly educated population, primarily Saudi nationals. Smartphone usage patterns showed extensive daily use, with over 41% using their devices for more than five hours daily. The majority were aware of smartphone-related health effects. Musculoskeletal symptoms were prevalent, notably neck pain (83.8%), arm pain (63.8%), and headaches (71.2%). The incidence of symptoms related to text neck syndrome was substantial, although awareness and diagnosis were limited. The severity of symptoms varied, with mild to moderate levels reported most frequently.
This study highlights a substantial prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among smartphone users in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the need for public health interventions to promote ergonomic practices and mitigate health risks associated with smartphone use. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies to establish causal relationships and evaluate intervention strategies aimed at reducing these symptoms effectively.
智能手机的使用在沙特阿拉伯已无处不在，人们对其对肌肉骨骼健康的影响日益担忧。在全球范围内，各种肌肉骨骼症状都与智能手机使用有关，如颈部疼痛、头痛和肩部不适，不良姿势和长时间看屏幕往往会加剧这些症状。
这项横断面研究在沙特阿拉伯利雅得进行，旨在调查智能手机使用对18岁及以上成年人肌肉骨骼健康的影响。通过便利抽样从大学、工作场所和公共场所等不同环境中招募参与者。使用结构化问卷以在线和纸质形式收集数据，内容涵盖人口统计学特征、智能手机使用行为、对智能手机相关健康影响的认识以及肌肉骨骼症状的患病率和严重程度。
对来自沙特阿拉伯利雅得的413名参与者进行了调查，以评估与智能手机使用相关的肌肉骨骼症状。人口统计学分析显示，主要是年轻、单身且受过高等教育的人群，主要为沙特国民。智能手机使用模式显示日常使用广泛，超过41%的人每天使用设备超过5小时。大多数人了解智能手机相关的健康影响。肌肉骨骼症状普遍存在，尤其是颈部疼痛（83.8%）、手臂疼痛（63.8%）和头痛（71.2%）。与文本脖综合征相关的症状发生率很高，尽管认识和诊断有限。症状严重程度各不相同，最常报告的是轻度至中度。
本研究强调了沙特阿拉伯利雅得智能手机用户中肌肉骨骼症状的高患病率，强调需要公共卫生干预措施来促进人体工程学实践并减轻与智能手机使用相关的健康风险。未来的研究应侧重于纵向研究，以建立因果关系并评估旨在有效减轻这些症状的干预策略。
