Abstract
Aim: To determine the factors associated with musculoskeletal symptoms among college students pursuing online classes. Method: A correlational research design was adopted in this investigation. The study employed purposive sampling. The survey had a total of 194 respondents. The Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ) was used to assess musculoskeletal symptoms, while a demographic questionnaire was used to collect information. Instruments were distributed via Google Forms. The data were examined using Fisher Exact Test and Point Biserial Correlation (p value = 0.05) Results: A total of 194 college students volunteered and consented to participate. The statistical analysis demonstrated that the online class and sitting hours (p value = 0.006), gender (p value = 0.000), and location (0.044) all played a significant role with musculoskeletal symptoms among the respondents. Conclusion and Implications: Gender, sitting hours and student resident were factors correlated with the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms. Proper body mechanics, energy conservation, and relaxation techniques should be integrated to online classes to alleviate musculoskeletal symptoms. Furthermore, to avoid health-related difficulties as a result of online classes, effective and efficient implementation of online classrooms should be explored.
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