Korean J Pain.  2017 Jul;30(3):192-196. 10.3344/kjp.2017.30.3.192.

Effects of musculoskeletal system problems on quality of life and depression in students preparing for university entrance exam

• KitiÅŸ A
• Büker N
• Ãœnal A
• Åžavkın R

• KMID: 2385351
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2017.30.3.192

Abstract

BACKGROUND
This study was planned to investigate the relationship between musculoskeletal problems, depression, and quality of life in students preparing for university entrance exams.
METHODS
A total of 180 students were included in the study, 104 were female (57.77%), and 76 were male (42.22%). Students were reached through the cram schools ("dershane") in Denizli. Musculoskeletal system problems, depression status, and quality of life were determined with the Musculoskeletal-Postural Discomfort Scale (MDS), Boratav Depression Screen Scale (Bordepta), and Short Form-36 (SF-36), respectively. Demographic data, daily study, and sleep duration were also recorded.
RESULTS
Students have moderate musculoskeletal discomfort. Musculoskeletal disorders and depressive symptoms are more observed in female students than male students (P = 0.000). The SF-36 results were significantly negatively correlated with the MDS and Bordepta scores. A significant positive correlation was found between musculoskeletal disorders and depression status (r = 0.351, P = 0.000). Sleep duration was negatively correlated with the MDS and Bordepta (r = −0.209, P = 0.005; r = −0.148, P = 0.047, respectively) and positively correlated with the SF-36 role limitation/emotional and social functioning subscales (r = 0.225, P = 0.002 and r = 0.191, P = 0.010 respectively).
CONCLUSIONS
Musculoskeletal problems and depression status negatively affects general health status especially in female students who are preparing for university entrance examinations. Students should be informed about musculoskeletal problems by healthcare professionals and the study room, tables, and chairs should be arranged ergonomically. Further studies might be determined that why musculoskeletal disorders and depression status are more widely among female students.

Keyword

Depression; Female; Musculoskeletal pain; Sleep; Students; Quality of life

MeSH Terms

Delivery of Health Care
Depression*
Female
Humans
Male
Musculoskeletal Pain
Musculoskeletal System*
Quality of Life*

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