Discussion
neck pain, fatigue, pain
REGRESSION, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
MSKPs often lack definitive treatments and may require prolonged therapeutic interventions, resulting in significant adverse consequences affecting healthcare demands, daily functional abilities, and adolescent social engagement [Among the devices we examined in our study, mobile phones emerged as the most commonly used. This finding is crucial as we discovered a significant association between using mobile phones for more than 6 h and a higher likelihood of experiencing neck pain among adolescents. In the study conducted by Mongkonkansai et al., the duration of smartphone use was a predictor for musculoskeletal discomfort among students. When comparing students who used cell phones for less than 60 min per day to those who exceeded this threshold, the latter group exhibited a tenfold higher likelihood of developing musculoskeletal disorders [We found that the body position while using electronic devices is associated with the likelihood of experiencing neck pain among adolescents. While the prevalence of neck pain was higher among those using devices while lying down, our regression model revealed that using electronic devices while sitting on the floor was associated with an increased likelihood of neck pain. This finding aligns with prior studies, which have indicated that prolonged use of electronic devices with improper posture throughout the day can elevate the risk of experiencing discomfort, pain, and fatigue [In our study, 21.5% of participants reported experiencing neck pain in the week leading up to the study. The prevalence of neck pain among children and adolescents varies considerably across studies, ranging from 12.3–32% [We found that female gender is associated with higher odds of neck pain in adolescents, which aligns with previous studies [