A Study on Musculoskeletal Problem among Youth of Nepal

Musculoskeletal problem (MSP) are defined as problem affecting the muscles and joints, including back pain, repetitive strain injuries, spinal disorders, sprains, dislocations and fractures. Present studies of Youth have shown that musculoskeletal (MS) pains are often experienced at several body sites. The multiple sites of pain has been observed that its proportional lead to poor health such as functional disability and health-related quality of life (HRQoL).This studies indicate that working in an asymmetrical position may be more likely to cause more upper and lower body musculoskeletal symptom. Many factors contributing to work related problem, such as working posture, physical and psychological characteristics, incorrect technique, fatigue, work type and intensity of work load and lifestyle choice. Objective� To determine factors contributing for musculoskeletal problem among youth of Nepal. Research Methodology� This study was a cross-sectional study has been carried out in selected wards of Ramnagar Mirchaiya Municipality of Siraha District Nepal. 284 respondents were selected through random sampling methods from 4 wards, where youth was selected as the respondents. Data was collected by face to face interview. The collected data was compiled and coded in SPSS software. Analysis and interpretation of data was done in diagrammatic form, table and the tested significance was done by using appropriate statistical test Result� The results of the study showed that 54.9% per cent of respondents were from 18-28 years of age. Among the respondents (N=284) about 97.2% of the respondents suffering musculoskeletal problems from working in an asymmetrical position in different awkward posture on musculoskeletal problems Conclusion� Lack of knowledge regarding musculoskeletal problem, sitting posture while working, over work load during working hours.