TY  - JOUR
T1  - The Impact of Non-Classroom Teaching on Musculoskeletal Pain in University Students Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
A1  - Nurul Hannah Jaafar
A1  - Ishak Abd Rahman
A1  - Karyn Zuhuan Ter
A1  - Basaruddin Ahmad
JF  - Bulletin of Pioneering Researches of Medical and Clinical Science
JO  - Bull Pioneer Res Med Clin Sci
SN  - 3006-2659
Y1  - 2024
VL  - 3
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.51847/UZ9DyvWUrn
SP  - 50
EP  - 57
N2  - The COVID-19 confinement disrupted daily routines and physical activity patterns among Spanish university students. This study investigated musculoskeletal pain, physical activity behaviors, and perceived stress levels in student populations from two universities in Spain during the lockdown. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1,198 participants (70.6% women). Data collection involved the Kuorinka Modified Nordic Questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale, and a questionnaire on exercise habits. Findings showed a significant decline in musculoskeletal pain (p < 0.001) in both male and female students, along with a 12.5% increase in the proportion engaging in physical activity on a regular basis. Strength training emerged as the most preferred activity (15.1%), particularly among women. These results suggest that health authorities should consider strategies to promote not only greater participation in exercise but also balanced and varied activity types to support student well-being and quality of life.
UR  - https://bprmcs.com/article/the-impact-of-non-classroom-teaching-on-musculoskeletal-pain-in-university-students-amid-the-covid-1-9rvoafr00dcoxtm
ER  -