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Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Associated Risk Factors among Saudi Arabian Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Ahmed S. Alhowimel

    (Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16278, Saudi Arabia)

  • Reem M. Alfaifi

    (Al-Rass General Hospital, Al-Rass 58883, Saudi Arabia)

  • Abdulkarim A. Alluhaybi

    (Al-Hayat National Hospital, Madinah 42316, Saudi Arabia)

  • Majed A. Alanazi

    (Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center for People with Disabilities, Arar 73552, Saudi Arabia)

  • Khalid M. Alanazi

    (National Guard Health Affairs, Western Section, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia)

  • Nouf S. Almathami

    (Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16278, Saudi Arabia)

  • Sarah H. Almedhwah

    (Saudi German Hospital, Riyadh 62451, Saudi Arabia)

  • Abdullah A. Almuayli

    (King Khalid Hospital, Al-Kharj 16271, Saudi Arabia)

  • Aqeel M. Alenazi

    (Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16278, Saudi Arabia)

  • Mohammed M. Alshehri

    (Physical Therapy Department, Jazan University, Jazan 82775, Saudi Arabia)

  • Bader A. Alqahtani

    (Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16278, Saudi Arabia)

  • Faris Alodaibi

    (Department of Rehabilitation Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

Low back pain is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition. Studies on adolescent low back pain are scarce, with no research to determine its prevalence in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of low back pain in Saudi Arabian adolescents. This cross-sectional study was conducted among Saudi Arabian high school students, which included demographic data, medical and low back pain history. The completed survey by 2000 participants showcased 57.9% of students experiencing low back pain in the last 12 months. This included 31.2% men and 26.7% women. This study found a link between low back pain and age, clinical symptoms of diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, thyroid disease, arthritis, and back surgery, a family history of low back pain, as well as smoking. There is substantial prevalence of low back pain in Saudi Arabian adolescents. This study identified several modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors stemming from adolescent low back pain.

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  • Ahmed S. Alhowimel & Reem M. Alfaifi & Abdulkarim A. Alluhaybi & Majed A. Alanazi & Khalid M. Alanazi & Nouf S. Almathami & Sarah H. Almedhwah & Abdullah A. Almuayli & Aqeel M. Alenazi & Mohammed M. A, 2022. "Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Associated Risk Factors among Saudi Arabian Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(18), pages 1-9, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:18:p:11217-:d:908639
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    1. Ahmed S. Alhowimel & Faris Alodaibi & Mohammed M. Alshehri & Bader A. Alqahtani & Mazyad Alotaibi & Aqeel M. Alenazi, 2021. "Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Low Back Pain in the Saudi Adult Community: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(24), pages 1-9, December.
    2. Viktoryia Karchynskaya & Jaroslava Kopcakova & Daniel Klein & Aleš Gába & Andrea Madarasova-Geckova & Jitse P. van Dijk & Andrea F. de Winter & Sijmen A. Reijneveld, 2020. "Is BMI a Valid Indicator of Overweight and Obesity for Adolescents?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(13), pages 1-10, July.
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