Retrospective study of smartphone usage effects on tension-type headache prevalence in young adults
Vishal Janarthanan, Jordan Ridhay Rasquinha, Shanmukha Koppolu, Manova Sam Shalin V.R, Balamurali K, Sr Vijaya Madhuri Devi Kunche, Shoraf Pascal
TL;DR
This study found that heavy smartphone use is linked to more frequent and severe tension-type headaches in young adults.
Contribution
The study establishes a correlation between smartphone usage patterns and increased TTH prevalence in young adults.
Findings
Participants with over 4 hours/day of screen time reported more frequent headaches.
Headache severity was influenced by posture and type of smartphone activity.
Behavioral interventions are suggested to reduce TTH risk associated with smartphone use.
Abstract
Tension-type headache (TTH) is rising among young adults, potentially linked to increasing smartphone use. This retrospective study investigated the association between smartphone usage and TTH among 120 participants aged 18-30 years. Individuals with screen time exceeding 4 hours/day reported significantly more frequent and severe headaches. Posture and type of smartphone activity also influenced headache intensity. Thus, the findings call for behavioral interventions to mitigate TTH risk.
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Taxonomy
TopicsMigraine and Headache Studies · Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders · Impact of Technology on Adolescents