Association of Screen Time and Headache and Its Impact on ADLs in Freelancers: Screen Time and Headache and Its Impact on ADLs

Sameen Arshad; Saba Hashmi; Muhammad Tausif; Akash Zameer; Rafay Shahab Ansari; Noman Qayyum

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v8i4.1234

Authors

Sameen Arshad Department of Physiotherapy, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
Saba Hashmi Jinnah Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
Muhammad Tausif Department of Physiotherapy, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
Akash Zameer Azad Jammu and Kashmir Medical College, Jammu Kashmir, Pakistan
Rafay Shahab Ansari Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan
Noman Qayyum Bacha Khan Medical College, Mardan, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v8i4.1234

Keywords:

Cervicogenic Headache, Impairments, Pain Intensity, Migraine

Abstract

Freelancers are especially vulnerable to Cervicogenic headaches and migraines as a result of prolonged screen time because of inadequate cervical neck curvature and over-illumination. Persistent migraine and Cervicogenic headaches can have a significant impact on a person’s activities of daily life. Objectives: To evaluate the relationship between screen time and headaches and their effects on activities of daily living. Methods: The data of 200 freelancers were collected within 3 months of age 18-45, and descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were done to explore the associations between screen time, headaches, and activities of daily living. Usually, throughout seven days, participants log their screen utilization in real-time or at regular intervals. Results: The mean age of participants was 25, with 77% of freelancers having Cervicogenic headaches and 23% Migraine, among which 25.5% had mild pain, 49.5% had moderate pain, and 25% had severe headaches. The HALDI score of 60.77% showed that freelancers had severe impairments in activities of daily living caused by migraine or Cervicogenic headaches. A p-value of 0.00 showed that screen time was significantly associated with headaches, and a p-value of 0.017 revealed a significant impact of headaches on freelancers' activities in daily life. Conclusions: It was concluded that screen time is significantly associated with headaches, and freelancers suffering from migraine or Cervicogenic headaches can have a severe impact on activities in daily life.

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