Table 3 The final Tool for the Evaluation of Behavioral Factors affecting Musculoskeletal Disorders in Students.
Dimensions | Items |
|---|---|
Attitude | 1. In my opinion, the weight of the backpack is not so important as to cause musculoskeletal problems. |
2. In my opinion, the type of school bag is not so important as to cause musculoskeletal problems. | |
3. In my opinion, improper carrying of a school bag is not so important as to cause musculoskeletal problems. | |
4. In my opinion, backpack shoulder strap belt cushions pads do not have any effect on preventing musculoskeletal problems. | |
5. In my opinion, adjusting the backpack straps is not so important as to cause musculoskeletal problems. | |
6. In my opinion, the use of backpack chest and waist straps is not important enough to prevent musculoskeletal problems. | |
7. In my opinion, head and neck posture during studying and doing homework has no effect on musculoskeletal problems. | |
8. In my opinion, back posture during studying and doing homework has no effect on musculoskeletal problems. | |
9. In my opinion, legs posture during studying and doing homework has no effect on musculoskeletal problems. | |
10. In my opinion, the duration of sitting activities has no effect on the development of musculoskeletal problems. | |
Knowledge | 1. What is the best way to carry backpack? |
2. Which type of bag is best for back and spine health? | |
3. What should be the length of a backpack | |
4. How should the backpack be organized? | |
5. What kind of straps should a standard backpack have? | |
6. What is the safest way to lift a backpack? | |
7. What do you do if your school supplies are heavy? | |
8. What is the proper sitting (back) posture during studying or doing homework? | |
9. What is the proper way to position feet during studying or doing homework on a bench or chair? | |
Enabling | 1. Have you been trained in preventing musculoskeletal problems? |
2. Have you been reminded because of inappropriate way if carrying your backpack (by family, friends, or teachers)? | |
3. Have you been trained in the ergonomics principles for buying a backpack? | |
4. Have you been trained in a proper sitting posture for studying or doing homework? | |
5. Have you been reminded if you sitting in an awkward posture? | |
6. Have you been trained in proper exercise to prevent musculoskeletal problems? |