Factors associated with musculoskeletal symptoms among students learning from home during Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia.

ADENAN, NUR SYAHIRAH (2021) Factors associated with musculoskeletal symptoms among students learning from home during Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Declaration of COVID-19 have made a huge impact to the world. In order to curb the spreading of this deadly virus, WHO has advised physical distancing besides masks and good hygiene practices. Correspondingly, Malaysian government announced Movement Control Order that has restricted day-to-day activities including educational. In adaptation to the virtual, online distanced learning from home, this sedentary form of alternative combined with various ergonomics risk factors such as prolonged static and/or awkward posture can affect their musculoskeletal condition. Objective: To determine the factors associated with prevalence of MSDs among students learning from home during COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. Methodology: A self-administrated questionnaire was developed from previous study that include sociodemographic background, social lifestyle, ergonomic aspects, modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Validity and reliability test were conducted before being disseminated via social media such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and Instagram to reach the intended study population. Chi-square test was conducted to determine relationship between variables while multiple logistic regression used identify the predictors of MSDs. Result and Discussion: A total of 717 completed questionnaire were finally used from 755 who responded. With the prevalence of total MSDs at 92.9%, neck (82.3%), lower back (78.9%) and upper back (75.9%) respectively recorded the highest prevalence of MSDs. Gender, usage of phone, usage of built-in keyboard, noise distraction, type of ventilation, depression and anxiety score were significantly associated with prevalence of total MSDs. Most of the chair’s characteristics were significantly associated with prevalence of MSDs at neck while usage of floor as workstation showed significant association with prevalence of MSDs at upper back, wrist/hand and lower back. Respondents who used built-in keyboard, experienced noise distraction, used fan as ventilation and have depression symptom were factors which predict the prevalence of MSDs (OR=2.137, OR=2.294, OR=3.645 and OR=4.255 respectively). Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate a valid and significant concern on MSDs experienced by the respondents being students learning from home during COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia that were associated with a variety of factors particularly in the aspects of ergonomics and psychosocial. Keywords: Musculoskeletal Disorders, COVID-19, ODL, Ergonomics, Emotional state

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Hafizzuddin Hamidon
Date Deposited:	24 Aug 2023 04:37
Last Modified:	24 Aug 2023 04:37
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1015

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