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ACUTE LOW BACK PAIN AMONG BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL STUDENTS POST COVID-19: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN JORDAN

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Last updated: 26 Dec 2024

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ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Abstract

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint among university students, and it is a leading cause of major musculoskeletal disability. Therefore, it is critical to recognize potential risk factors for LBP at an early stage to prevent further complications. Aim: This study aims to evaluates LBP prevalence, severity, and associated factors among undergraduate university students in Jordan. Methodology: This is a comparative cross-sectional study conducted involving 322 medical and 153 non-medical students during 2021/2022 academic year. After obtaining ethical approval, data were collected via a self-administered online questionnaire distributed through social media platforms and in-person collections. Socio-demographic data and questions about e-learning and physical activity were included. Characteristics of LBP were determined and measured using a numeric grading scale. Results: Mean age was 20.66 for medical students and 21.76 for non-medical students, with females' predominance. Around 70% experienced LBP in 2021, and most did not seek medical advice (83.5% medical, 76.1% non-medical). Pain severity averaged 4 ± 1 for both groups. Online learners reported higher LBP incidence, and both groups had sedentary lifestyles. Conclusion: The prevalence of LBP appears to be high among undergraduate students. Moreover, online learning did not show a statistically significant effect on the development of LBP. This research identified two statistically significant correlations: the relationship between being female and developing LBP, as well as the relationship between carrying a backpack and experiencing LBP. Further studies should be conducted to address this topic due to its importance and the burden it places on healthcare systems.

DOI

10.21608/asmj.2024.272146.1229

Keywords

Low back pain, online learning, Undergraduate Students, COVID-19

Authors

First Name

Ahmad

Last Name

Alrousan

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

Email

ahmetrousan@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Hiba

Last Name

Bibay

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

Email

hibafaris1998@gmail.com

City

amman

Orcid

0009-0004-2256-615X

First Name

Fadi

Last Name

Hadidi

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

Email

f.hadidi@ju.edu.jo

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Mahmoud

Last Name

Abdallat

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

Email

mahmoud.abdallat@ju.edu.jo

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Qussay

Last Name

AL-Sabbagh

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

Email

sabagh99@yahoo.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Tareq

Last Name

Kanaan

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

Email

tkanaan@web.de

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Yazan

Last Name

Hammad

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Royal National Orthopedic Hospital NHS Trust, London UK.

Email

yazan.hammad@nhs.net

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Leen

Last Name

Al Sahile

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

Email

leen.sahele@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Rotana

Last Name

Abu-Obaida

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

Email

rotana.w99@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Wedad

Last Name

Al-Warafı

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

Email

wedad.alwarafi@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Zain

Last Name

Abu Amrieh

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

Email

zainawad93@yahoo.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Abdullah

Last Name

Madani

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Royal Jordanian medical services, Amman, Jordan.

Email

abdallah97almadani@outlook.com

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-

Orcid

-

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Bisher

Last Name

Alghalaiyni

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Royal Jordanian medical services, Amman, Jordan.

Email

bisher_mfg@hotmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Saad

Last Name

Awamleh

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Near East University, Nicosia, North Cyprus.

Email

saad.awamleh@hotmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Murad

Last Name

Alrousan

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Royal Jordanian medical services, Amman, Jordan.

Email

rousanmurad@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Omar

Last Name

Alghalaiyni

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Royal Jordanian medical services, Amman, Jordan.

Email

omarghalayini12345@outlook.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Tania

Last Name

Alrawi

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Applied Science Private Uni., School of Pharmacy.

Email

tanniaalrawi@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Yara

Last Name

Abuhilaleh

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Petra Uni., research department, Amman, Jordan.

Email

yara1996attallah@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

Volume

75

Article Issue

1

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47552

Issue Date

2024-03-01

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2024-02-24

Publish Date

2024-03-01

Page Start

249

Page End

259

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0002-2144

Online ISSN

2735-3540

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ASMJ_Volume 75_Issue 1_Pages 249-259.pdf

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Ain Shams Medical Journal

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ACUTE LOW BACK PAIN AMONG BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL STUDENTS POST COVID-19: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN JORDAN

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