Neck pain: global epidemiology, trends and risk factors

Abstract Background Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders, having an age-standardised prevalence rate of 27.0 per 1000 population in 2019. This literature review describes the global epidemiology and trends associated with neck pain, before exploring the psychological and biological risk factors associated with the initiation and progression of neck pain. Methods The PubMed database and Google Scholar search engine were searched up to May 21, 2021. Studies were included that used human subjects and evaluated the effects of biological or psychological factors on the occurrence or progression of neck pain, or reported its epidemiology. Results Psychological risk factors, such as long-term stress, lack of social support, anxiety, and depression are important risk factors for neck pain. In terms of the biological risks, neck pain might occur as a consequence of certain diseases, such as neuromusculoskeletal disorders or autoimmune diseases. There is also evidence that demographic characteristics, such as age and sex, can influence the prevalence and development of neck pain, although further research is needed. Conclusions The findings of the present study provide a comprehensive and informative overview that should be useful for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of neck pain.

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Sociodemographic and Psychological Risk Factors for Anxiety and Depression: Findings from the Covid-19 Health and Adherence Research in Scotland on Mental Health (CHARIS-MH) Cross-sectional Survey

International Journal of Behavioral Medicine ◽

10.1007/s12529-021-09967-z ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Gill Hubbard ◽

Chantal den Daas ◽

Marie Johnston ◽

Diane Dixon

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Social Support ◽

Illness Representations ◽

Gender Effects ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Perceived Threat ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Psychological Risk Factors ◽

Psychological Risk

Abstract Background Investigations about mental health report prevalence rates with fewer studies investigating psychological and social factors influencing mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. Study aims: (1) identify sociodemographic groups of the adult population at risk of anxiety and depression and (2) determine if the following social and psychological risk factors for poor mental health moderated these direct sociodemographic effects: loneliness, social support, threat perception, illness representations. Methods Cross-sectional nationally representative telephone survey in Scotland in June 2020. If available, validated instruments were used, for example, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4) to measure anxiety and depression. Simple linear regressions followed by examination of moderation effect. Results A total of 1006 participants; median age 53 years, 61.4% female, from all levels of area deprivation (i.e., 3.8% in the most deprived decile and 15.6% in the most affluent decile). Analyses show associations of anxiety and depression with sociodemographic (age, gender, deprivation), social (social support, loneliness) and psychological factors (perceived threat and illness representations). Mental health was poorer in younger adults, women and people living in the most deprived areas. Age effects were exacerbated by loneliness and illness representations, gender effects by loneliness and illness representations and deprivation effects by loneliness, social support, illness representations and perceived threat. In each case, the moderating variables amplified the detrimental effects of the sociodemographic factors. Conclusions These findings confirm the results of pre-Covid-19 pandemic studies about associations between sociodemographics and mental health. Loneliness, lack of social support and thoughts about Covid-19 exacerbated these effects and offer pointers for pre-emptive action.

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A cross-sectional study of self-reported back and neck pain among English schoolchildren and associated physical and psychological risk factors

Applied Ergonomics ◽

10.1016/j.apergo.2006.09.003 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 38 (6) ◽

pp. 797-804 ◽

Cited By ~ 77

Author(s):

Sam Murphy ◽

Peter Buckle ◽

David Stubbs

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Psychological Risk Factors ◽

Psychological Risk

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Sociodemographic and psychological risk factors for anxiety and depression: Findings from the Covid-19 Health and Adherence Research in Scotland (CHARIS) cross-sectional survey

10.31234/osf.io/nqsy5 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Gill Hubbard ◽

Chantal den Daas ◽

Marie Johnston ◽

Diane Dixon

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Social Support ◽

Illness Representations ◽

Gender Effects ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Perceived Threat ◽

Psychological Risk Factors ◽

Health Report ◽

Psychological Risk

ABSTRACTBackground: Investigations about mental health report prevalence rates with fewer studies investigating psychological and social factors influencing mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. The aims of the study were to: (1) identify sociodemographic groups of the adult population at risk of anxiety and depression, and (2) determine if the following social and psychological risk factors for poor mental health moderated these direct sociodemographic effects: loneliness, social support, risk perception, and illness representations. MethodsCross sectional nationally representative telephone survey in Scotland in June 2020. If available, validated instruments were used for example, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4) to measure anxiety and depression. Simple linear regressions followed by examination of moderation effect. Results1006 participants; median age 53 years, 61.4% female, 3.8% in the most deprived and 15.6% in the most affluent areas. Analyses show associations of anxiety and depression with sociodemographic (age, gender, deprivation), social (social support, social isolation, loneliness) and psychological factors (perceived threat and illness representations). Mental health was poorer in younger adults, women and people living in the most deprived areas. Age effects were exaggerated by loneliness and illness representations, gender effects by loneliness and illness representations, and deprivation effects by loneliness, social support, illness representations and perceived threat. In each case, the moderating variables amplified the detrimental effects of the sociodemographic factors.ConclusionsThese findings confirm the results of previous studies about associations between sociodemographics and adult mental health. Loneliness, lack of social support and thoughts about Covid-19 exaggerated these effects and offer pointers for pre-emptive action.

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Individual, physical and psychological risk factors for neck pain in Australian office workers: a 1-year longitudinal study

European Spine Journal ◽

10.1007/s00586-009-1011-z ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 18 (10) ◽

pp. 1532-1540 ◽

Cited By ~ 64

Author(s):

Julia M. Hush ◽

Zoe Michaleff ◽

Christopher G. Maher ◽

Kathryn Refshauge

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Office Workers ◽

Psychological Risk Factors ◽

Psychological Risk

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To study the personal, social, and psychological risk factors associated with suicidal behavior in adolescents of 10-18 years age group

Pediatric Review International Journal of Pediatric Research ◽

10.17511/ijpr.2020.i04.04 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 181-189

Author(s):

Dr. Sharja Phuljhele ◽

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Dr. Kanak Ramnani ◽

Dr. Surbhi Dubey ◽

Dr. Himanshu Namdeo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Suicidal Behavior ◽

Age Group ◽

Psychological Risk Factors ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Psychological Risk

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Understanding Sexual Aggression in UK Male University Students: An Empirical Assessment of Prevalence and Psychological Risk Factors

Sexual Abuse ◽

10.1177/10790632211051682 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 107906322110516

Author(s):

Samuel T. Hales ◽

Theresa A. Gannon

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Primary Prevention ◽

University Students ◽

Sexual Aggression ◽

Male Students ◽

Psychological Risk Factors ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Prevention Interventions ◽

Psychological Risk ◽

Male University Students

University-based sexual aggression is an international public health issue; however, to date, there have been no formal assessments of the prevalence or psychological indicators associated with the proabuse behaviors of the most common perpetrators at UK universities: heterosexual male students. To facilitate the development of effective primary prevention interventions for domestic students who have sexually harmed, we assess across two empirical studies ( Ns = 259 and 295) the psychological risk factors associated with recent sexual aggression amongst two distinct samples of UK male university students. Cumulatively, results highlighted that one in nine participants (11.4%) self-reported recent sexual aggression. These participants could be statistically differentiated from their non-offending peers on various established indicators of general sexual offending, of which logistic regression analyses highlighted atypical sexual fantasies, general aggression, hostility toward women, and rape myth acceptance as being the most reliable predictors. Our data extend the international evidence base by providing the first detailed overview of sexual aggression amongst UK male university students, as well as the psychological risk factors associated with their proabuse behaviors. We discuss the importance of our findings for the development of more effective evidence-based reduction strategies and primary prevention interventions for male students who have sexually harmed.

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