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- The study aimed to identify risk factors and the impact of low back pain (LBP) among medical students, noting that stress and prolonged study hours may increase their vulnerability.
- Out of 1800 surveyed students, 68.9% responded, with 72.1% reporting LBP; the third year of medical studies was a significant risk factor, while regular exercise and walking improved conditions.
- LBP was linked to higher analgesic usage and significantly affected students' work performance, sleep quality, and personal life, highlighting the need for interventions to improve student well-being.
Article Abstract
Study Design: Prospective study.
Objective: Determine risk factors and consider impact of low back pain for medical students.
Summary Of Background Data: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most prevalent complaints among students. The vulnerability of medical students due to stress and numerous hours of studying and training makes them at risk of LBP.
Methods: We submitted an online self-administered modified version of the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire to 1800 medical students from 2nd to 6th year from December 2017 to March 2018.
Results: A total of 1243/1800 (68.9%) students responded to our survey. Mean age was 23.3 ± 2.9 years ranging from 18 to 44 years. 835 (72.1%) students reported suffering from LBP. In multivariate analysis with logistic regression analysis model, the third year of medical studies (odds ratio [OR]: 0.558, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.387-0.805; P = 0.002) was identified as an independent prognostic factor of LBP. Moreover, exercising weekly (OR: 1.835, 95% CI 0.933-2.5; P = 0.01) and walking at least 30 minutes a day (OR: 1.458, 95% CI 1.129-1.876; P = 0.01) significantly improve LBP. LBP generate higher monthly consumption of an analgesic (OR: 32.8, 95% CI 4.271-252.2; P < 0.001). Finally, LBP had a severe repercussion on student work (OR: 18.89, 95% CI 10.122-35.253; P < 0.0001), on the quality of sleep (OR: 12.162, 95% CI 6.917-21.386; P < 0.0001) and on their personal life (OR: 12.343, 95% CI 5.681-26.8; P < 0.0001).
Conclusion: Medical students reported high prevalence of LBP with severe consequences. Our educational perspective is to identify the risk factors of LBP, fight them, to improve the medical student' work, and welfare.
Level Of Evidence: 3.
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