Problematic Smartphone Use: An Overlooked Trigger for Oculomotor Strain, Cervical Disability, and Headache in Medical Students
PSU is associated with increased oculomotor strain, neck disability, and headache burden in medical students, especially for females, younger-aged students, and those having low activity or comorbidities. Preventive strategies that promote digital well-being and healthy behaviours are advised.
Authors
- Kumar Gyanendra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2881-8555)
- JUNAID MAJEED
- Hafiz Muhammad Junaid Hassan
- Fatima S. Jaber
- Abid Naeem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3105-6755)
- Chinenye Iguh
- Nadir Ali Syed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8955-3036)
- SARA LIBA CHANGAAI MANGALOTE
- RACHA ALNIAZI
- MANOHARAN DHIVAHARAN
- SAHAR YASEEN
- TAMUNONENGIYEOFORI ESTHER SOFIMIEARI
Institutions
- Dubai Health Authority (AE)
- Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (PK)
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (GB)
- King Edward Medical University (PK)
- Allama Iqbal Medical College (PK)
- University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (PH)
- Windsor University School of Medicine (KN)
- Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (PK)
- European University College (AE)
- Dubai Medical College (AE)
- KIST Medical College (NP)
- Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital (GB)
- University of Windsor (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Juntendo Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14789/ejmj.jmj25-0038-oa
- Primary Topic
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00