Abstract: Neck pain is a prevalent issue among undergraduate medical students, significantly impacting their quality of life and academic performance. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the relationship between neck pain and psychological factors such as stress and anxiety among medical students. Using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Medical Student Stressor Questionnaire (MSSQ) and Zung’s Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), the study found that 45% of students reported mild neck pain, 52% moderate, and 3% severe. Additionally, 72.9% experienced moderate stress and 10.7% mild anxiety. Statistical analysis revealed a strong positive correlation between neck pain and stress (r=0.857, p<0.00001) and a moderately positive correlation with anxiety (r=0.419, p<0.00001). The study concludes that stress and anxiety are significantly associated with neck pain among medical students, suggesting that addressing psychological factors may improve their overall well-being and academic outcomes.
Keywords: Neck pain, Stress, Anxiety.
Title: IMPACT OF STRESS AND ANXIETY ON NECK PAIN IN MEDICAL STUDENTS
Author: Sandeep Kumar, Smati Sambyal, Mohit Kumar, Gursimran
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
Vol. 12, Issue 3, July 2024 - September 2024
Page No: 15-19
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 03-August-2024
