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J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2024, 34(239): 81-87 |
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Haddadi K, Najafi S, Bagheri A. Prevalence and Correlates of Chronic Low Back Pain in Medical Students: Findings from Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2022. J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2024; 34 (239) :81-87
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Background and purpose: Back pain is a prevalent complaint in primary care, particularly among working individuals. The global burden of disability years attributed to back pain has been steadily increasing. Addressing this issue effectively requires a thorough understanding of its prevalence and the contributing factors within various populations. Medical students due to the demands and nature of their training, are particularly susceptible to back pain. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of chronic back pain and identifying the associated factors among medical students at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 288 medical students, including interns and residents, at Imam Khomeini hospital, Sari, Iran. Participants were selected through simple random sampling and based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. A Random Number Generator tool was utilized for the random assignment of participants. Data collection instruments included a personal profile questionnaire, the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), the Beck Anxiety Questionnaire (BAI) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Pain intensity was assessed using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Data analysis was performed using SPSS, version 26.
Results: In this study, 207 participants (71.9%) reported experiencing back pain, with 138 individuals (47.9%) suffering from chronic low back pain (CLBP). Levels of anxiety, disability and pain intensity were significantly higher among individuals with CLBP compared to those without. Additionally, the findings revealed that the likelihood of developing CLBP increased significantly with advancing age, female gender, smoking and higher body mass index (BMI).
Conclusion: CLBP is prevalent among medical students, with significant associations to age, female gender, smoking, and higher BMI. The findings highlight the impact of CLBP on mental and physical health, particularly with respect to increased anxiety, disability, and pain intensity. These results emphasize the need for targeted interventions to address CLBP and its contributing factors in medical student populations, with a focus on prevention and management strategies to improve overall well-being and academic performance.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 288 medical students, including interns and residents, at Imam Khomeini hospital, Sari, Iran. Participants were selected through simple random sampling and based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. A Random Number Generator tool was utilized for the random assignment of participants. Data collection instruments included a personal profile questionnaire, the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), the Beck Anxiety Questionnaire (BAI) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Pain intensity was assessed using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Data analysis was performed using SPSS, version 26.
Results: In this study, 207 participants (71.9%) reported experiencing back pain, with 138 individuals (47.9%) suffering from chronic low back pain (CLBP). Levels of anxiety, disability and pain intensity were significantly higher among individuals with CLBP compared to those without. Additionally, the findings revealed that the likelihood of developing CLBP increased significantly with advancing age, female gender, smoking and higher body mass index (BMI).
Conclusion: CLBP is prevalent among medical students, with significant associations to age, female gender, smoking, and higher BMI. The findings highlight the impact of CLBP on mental and physical health, particularly with respect to increased anxiety, disability, and pain intensity. These results emphasize the need for targeted interventions to address CLBP and its contributing factors in medical student populations, with a focus on prevention and management strategies to improve overall well-being and academic performance.
Type of Study: Brief Report |
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Orthopedic & Traumatology
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