| Autor: |
Lee Soon Wei, Noordin, Nurhazrina Binti, Loon Yen Ying, Lee Aik Chuan, Chong Miin Yi, Yu Chye Wah, Regan, Raja, Arora, Esha |
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Journal of Namibian Studies; 2023 Supplement, Vol. 33, p2235-2246, 12p |
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Background: Low back pain (LBP) has been recorded as a disease with the most numbers to cause the disability and postural condition. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and to identify risk factors associated with low back pain among students in AIMST University in Bedong, Malaysia. Methods: This cross-sectional study investigated 108 young adults, aged between 18 and 30 years of both sexes of AIMST University. The questionnaire included questions regarding demographic data, type of transportation, position maintained in the longest duration, body mass index and low back pain. The outcome was defined as discomfort localized below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds in the last 6 months. Results: The prevalence of LBP since past 6 months was 53.7%. The demographic data was not linkable to risk factors due to insufficient of data collected. Driving as transportation method (61.1%) and sitting position as position maintained the longest (77.8%) had the largest number students and students who complaint of experience pain at the lower back. Only few of the students are of high risk (3.7%) to have LBP affecting their activities of daily living. Conclusion: The prevalence of LBP among AIMST students is high with driving and in prolonged sitting position as a significant risk factor. Awareness of associated risk factors should be raised to prevent the occurrence of LBP in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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