Abstract
Conclusion: Majority of the females cover their
head with the accessories and these accessories
causes the harmful effects on musculoskeletal
system, contributing to neck pain. (Rawal Med J
Results: Out of 747 participants, 393(50.2%) 202;45:71-73).
females were covering their head with modern
hijab. Type of head cover daily duration of hijab
were significantly associated with stiffness or
discomfort in neck, restriction with movement,
pain and stiffness in head and neck region and
relief from pain after removal of hijab (p<0.05).
Intensity of pain, sleeping and pain, symptoms
duration, carrying and reading or watching TV did
not show any significant relationship with the type
of head cover (p<0.05).
Methodology: A total of 747 females participated
from 4 different Universities of Rawalpindi and
Islamabad were included in the study. The study
duration was 6 months from January to June 2017.
Northwick questionnaire for neck pain was used to
assess the neck pain intensity, symptoms,
numbness, impact on daily activities and social life.
Statistical analysis was done on SPSS version 21.
