Relationship between neck pain, sleep quality, and mindfulness in undergraduate medical students of Rawalpindi/Islamabad

Authors

  • Qurat Ul Ain Khalid Demonstrator at Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Shanza Abbas Internee at Nelson Medical Complex, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Nimra Tahir Consultant Physiotherapist at Arshad Medical and Dental Center, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Sana Khalid Assistant Professor at Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Anam Rehman Lecturer at Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Ateeqa Younis Lecturer at Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan

Keywords:

Medical students, Mindfulness, Neck pain, Sleep quality, Quality of life

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.

Objectives:

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.

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Published

2024-12-30

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Khalid QUA, Shanza Abbas, Nimra Tahir, Sana Khalid, Anam Rehman, Ateeqa Younis. Relationship between neck pain, sleep quality, and mindfulness in undergraduate medical students of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. J Riphah Coll. Rehabili. sci. [Internet]. 2024Dec.30 [cited 2025Jul.27];12(04). Available from: https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jrcrs/article/view/2142

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 04 (2024): JRCRS Volume 12 Issue 4

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