Purpose: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the relationship between musculoskeletal system problems, daily computer and mobile phone use time, perceived stress and physical activity level in students of health sciences faculties.
Materials and Methods: A state university health sciences faculty has been voluntarily involved in the research using stratified sampling by department, class, and gender. In the study, a questionnaire form was used which demographic information. The Cornell Musculoskeletal System Discomfort Questionnaire (CMSDQ) was used for the assessment of musculoskeletal system problems, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAC-SF) was used for physical activity level, and the Perceived Stress Sscale-14 was used for assessment of stress. The relationship between musculoskeletal disorders and variables was investigated.
Results: One hundred-six students participated in the research. The mean age was 20.59 ± 1.67 (18-24) years. The duration of mobile phone usage was determined as 4.01 hours per day, 1.79 hours of computer use, 7.37 hours of sleep, time of sitting, 5.28 hours. The perceived stress score is 18.28 / 56. The only variable associated with the total CMSDQ score was found to be the duration of mobile phone use (r = 0.48, p<0.001).
Conclusion: The results of this study emphasize that there is a relationship between the duration of daily mobile phone use and musculoskeletal disorders. It is believed that there is a need for information and physical education programs to integrate the risks of today's indispensable devices such as mobile phones, computers, iPads, correct postural habits and physical activity into the lives.