A Cross-Sectional Study on the Relationship Between Study Habits and Office Syndrome Symptoms Among 12th-Grade Students at Patumwan Demonstration School

Abstract

Objective: To examine the relationship between learning behaviors and symptoms of office syndrome among 12th-grade students at Patumwan Demonstration School.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 135 12th-grade students at Patumwan Demonstration School during August 2024. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire measuring study duration, break duration, and office syndrome symptoms. Associations between categorical variables were analyzed using the Chi-square test.

Results: A survey of 135 students, comprising 49.6% female, 47.4% male, and 3% who preferred not to specify their gender, aged between 16-19 years, revealed that students who studied continuously for more than 120 minutes reported a significantly higher prevalence of office syndrome symptoms compared to those who studied for less than 60 minutes (x² = 10.45, df = 2, p = 0.005). The most common symptoms were neck, shoulder, and upper back pain. Female students reported symptoms more frequently than male students.

Conclusion: Prolonged study duration was significantly associated with higher office syndrome symptom prevalence. Encouraging regular breaks and ergonomic posture during study sessions may help reduce musculoskeletal strain among students.