Original Article: JRCRS. 2024; 12(4):203-207.
7- Relationship Between Neck Pain, Sleep Quality, and Mindfulness in Undergraduate Medical Students of Rawalpindi/Islamabad
Qurat Ul Ain Khalid1, Shanza Abbas2, Nimra Tahir3, Sana Khalid4, Anam Rehman5, Ateeqa Younis6
1 Demonstrator, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan
2 Internee,Nelson Medical Complex, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
3 Consultant Physiotherapist, Arshad Medical and Dental Center, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
4 Assistant Professor, Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan
5 6 Lecturer, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND: Neck pain is a chronic musculoskeletal condition and is the fourth leading cause of years lived with disability. It affects the individual’s life as it is a constant discomfort that impairs the quality of life. Psychological distress and stress are common among medical students which impacts their mindfulness. Mindfulness is a trait of consciousness that promotes well-being. Due to lack of concrete evidence, this study was done to find the relationship of neck pain, sleep quality, and mindfulness in undergraduate students.
OBJECTIVE: To identify the relationship between neck pain, sleep quality, and mindfulness in undergraduate medical students of Rawalpindi/ Islamabad, Pakistan.
METHODOLOGY: The study design was analytical cross sectional, and the data was collected from various medical institutes of Rawalpindi and Islamabad over a period of five months. The sampling technique was non-probability based convenient sampling and sample was taken through Raosoft. The data collection tools were Northwick Park Pain Questionnaire, Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index, and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS).
RESULTS: Statistical analysis was done through SPSS version 21. Normality tests were applied which data was statistically significant. Total of 377 students were included; 286 DPT, 51 MBBS, and 40 BDS students. The mean age was 21.01±1.74. The correlation coefficient between neck pain and mindfulness was -0.288 with a p-value of 0.00. For sleep quality and mindfulness, the correlation coefficient was -0.390 with a p-value of 0.00.
CONCLUSION: In conclusion with increase in neck and poor sleep quality, mindfulness decreases in undergraduate medical students.
KEYWORDS: Medical Students, Mindfulness, Neck Pain, Sleep Quality, Quality of Life.