Mobile phone dependence and musculoskeletal pain prevalence in adolescents: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the association between adolescents' mobile phone dependence (MPD) and musculoskeletal pain.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 622 adolescents aged 10-18 in Tabio, Colombia. Participants completed an online survey that included the MPD and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, which assessed musculoskeletal pain symptoms.

Results

56.3% (n = 350) participants reported experiencing musculoskeletal pain, with the upper back being the most affected area (30.4%, n = 193). Adolescents reporting pain had significantly higher MPD scores compared to those without pain (mean 29 vs. 24, p < 0.001). Additionally, females exhibited higher MPD scores than males (mean 29 vs. 25, p < 0.001) and had a higher pr

SUBMITTER: Parra-Fernandez DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11961645 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature