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Erschienen in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology 2/2018

30.08.2017 | Original Article • SPINE - EPIDEMIOLOGY

Prevalence of low back pain among health sciences students

verfasst von: Fahad Abdullah AlShayhan, Munir Saadeddin

Erschienen in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Ausgabe 2/2018

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Abstract

Aim

To determine the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) among health sciences students and to identify the associated factors.

Methods

Cross-sectional study was conducted among 1163 students from five health sciences colleges during the academic year 2016–2017. Self-administered questionnaire was conducted and included 4 sections: demographic characteristics, risk factors, Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire and Oswestry disability questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS.

Results

Mean age was 20.74 ± (1.59 years). 70.9% of students were female. Lifetime prevalence of LBP was 56.6%, 12-month prevalence 48.8%, and point prevalence 21.2%. Dentistry students had highest lifetime prevalence of LBP (67.6%) with significant p value (<0.001). Male were found to have higher lifetime prevalence compared to female (p ≤ 0.001). Spending more than 10 h on computer or tablet was significantly associated with LBP (OR 2.19; 95% CI 1.30–3.70; p = 0.003). Feeling discomfort on bed was associated with LBP (OR 1.81; 95% CI 1.38–2.38; p ≤ 0.001). Uncomfortable college furniture was associated with LBP (OR 1.40; 95% CI 1.09–1.79; p = 0.008). Using heavy backpack was found to be associated with LBP (OR 1.49; 95% CI 1.01–2.03; p = 0.011). Most of students LBP (90.3%) found to cause minimal disability on Oswestry scale.

Conclusion

This study has shown high prevalence of LBP among future healthcare provider. These risk factors should be well established to minimize the prevalence of LBP among future health sciences students. Dentistry students at higher risk of developing LBP compared to other students.
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Metadaten
Titel
Prevalence of low back pain among health sciences students
verfasst von
Fahad Abdullah AlShayhan
Munir Saadeddin
Publikationsdatum
30.08.2017
Verlag
Springer Paris
Erschienen in
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Ausgabe 2/2018
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-017-2034-5

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