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Volume 10, Issue 4 (Iranian Journal of Ergonomics 2023)
Iran J Ergon 2023, 10(4): 277-288 |
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Jafari Nodoushan A, Abouei Mehrizi A, Mosavi Nodoushan F S. Effect of The Prevalence of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Musculoskeletal Disorders Students of Meybod University. Iran J Ergon 2023; 10 (4) :277-288
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1- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Meybod University, Meybod, Iran , a.jafari@meybod.ac.ir
2- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Bam University, Bam, Iran
3- Department of Curriculum Planning, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
2- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Bam University, Bam, Iran
3- Department of Curriculum Planning, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract: (1549 Views)
Objectives: COVID-19 virus pandemic and quarantine implementation have different effects on students' psychological aspects and musculoskeletal disorders. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 virus on musculoskeletal disorders and the mental health of Meybod University students.
Methods: For this purpose, a random sample of 350 students of Meybod University was selected in 2021. Data were collected based on three questionnaires Nordic Musculoskeletal Disorders, Mental Health, and Corona Disease Anxiety Scale. The Logistic regression and Chi-square test.
Results: The results showed that the anxiety caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has a significant effect on students' mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has also caused musculoskeletal disorders in most parts of the student body. The grade, exercise, daily sports, and the number of people infected with the virus are the variables that significantly affect organ disorders and the mental health of students in this condition.
Conclusion: Due to the importance of students' physical and mental health, it is necessary to plan students' classrooms properly. Also, with virus outbreaks and the need to comply with restrictions, planning for sports and simple stretching exercises can reduce disorders and increase students' vitality.
Methods: For this purpose, a random sample of 350 students of Meybod University was selected in 2021. Data were collected based on three questionnaires Nordic Musculoskeletal Disorders, Mental Health, and Corona Disease Anxiety Scale. The Logistic regression and Chi-square test.
Results: The results showed that the anxiety caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has a significant effect on students' mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has also caused musculoskeletal disorders in most parts of the student body. The grade, exercise, daily sports, and the number of people infected with the virus are the variables that significantly affect organ disorders and the mental health of students in this condition.
Conclusion: Due to the importance of students' physical and mental health, it is necessary to plan students' classrooms properly. Also, with virus outbreaks and the need to comply with restrictions, planning for sports and simple stretching exercises can reduce disorders and increase students' vitality.
Keywords: Mental Health, Logit Regression, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Corona Disease Anxiety Scale, Students, Covid-19 Virus.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Received: 2023/03/1 | Accepted: 2023/03/30 | ePublished: 2023/03/30
Received: 2023/03/1 | Accepted: 2023/03/30 | ePublished: 2023/03/30
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