Association of self-reported musculoskeletal pain with school furniture suitability and daily activities among primary school and university students.

ABSTRACT: Students spend a considerable amount of time in school. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and the association between the pain and suitability of school furniture and daily activities among primary school and university students. A total of 238 primary and university students participated in the study. The adapted Nordic questionnaire was used to assess pain prevalence, the BackPEI questionnaire was used to assess school-related factors, and student furniture mismatch calculations were performed to determine the anthropometric suitability of school furniture. Most students did not have a proper body posture while sitting, did not lift objects properly, and used TV and computer frequently. A high student-furniture mismatch was found for seat and desk heigh

SUBMITTER: Loredan NP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11500950 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature