iarjmsIARJMSIARJMS2708-3594https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjms.2022.v03i02.007Evaluation of Knowledge about Neck Pain among Ortho OPD patients in Zonal Hospital Dharamshala, Himachal PradeshSachinKanwarAbhinaySharmaSheetalThakurMedical Officer (Orthopaedics) Zonal Hospital Dharamshala, IndiaMedical Officer (Orthopaedics) Civil Hospital Theog, IndiaMedical Officer, Himachal Pradesh Health Services, IndiaBackground: Neck discomfort is a prevalent ailment that affects people of all ages, their families, communities, and healthcare systems globally. It also causes significant disability. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of neck pain risk and prevention variables among Ortho OPD patients at Zonal Hospital Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. Material and Methods: A convenience sampling technique was used to pick 400 Ortho OPD patients from Zonal Hospital Dharamshala for this cross-sectional study, which was conducted between August 2018 and October 2019. A self-administered, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire was used to gather information about their sociodemographic traits and knowledge about neck pain avoidance. Epi info v7 software was used to evaluate the data using the necessary statistical tests. Results: In the present study 37% (148) of the Patients fall were below 40 years of age while 63% (252) were above 40 years. 59.25% (237) of patients were male and 40.75% (163) were female. Among the total study participants, 39 (9.75%%) didn’t know about any risk factor of neck pain. 336(84%) respondents said that Bad posture while working on computer/mobile/reading is the major risk factor for neck pain followed by Hard pillow during sleep 314 (78.5%), Bad posture while sitting, walking & during sleep 223 (55.75%) and over use of computer or smart phone 221 (55.25%). Among the total, maximum 328 (82%) respondents said that the Frequent position change and stretching the neck muscles while working is the major preventive factor for neck pain followed by Maintaining good posture while sitting, walking and sleeping 321 (80.25%), Using a soft pillow during sleeping 313 (78.25%) and adjusting the desk, chair and computer while studying/reading 232 (58%). Still 33 (8.25%) respondents didn’t know any preventive factor for shoulder pain among participants. Conclusion:According to survey findings, the participants had eitherinsufficient or not satisfactory knowledge about the Neck pain. The present study warrants the educational program and awareness campaigns on risk factors and Preventive measures of neck pain.