Mobile phone usage among Nigerians: Risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries and preventive strategies.

Aims: The increase in the usage of hand-held devices (HHDs) and smartphones (SPs), especially in Nigeria has resulted in an upsurge of musculoskeletal complaints. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries due to mobile phone usage among Nigerians and the preventive strategies.

Materials And Methods: This study involved 630 male and female participants above 18 years old who were purposively recruited across designated study centres in public places.