scholarly journals Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in dental students and associated factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. e191668
Author(s):  
Renata Reis dos Santos ◽  
Cléa Adas Saliba Garbin ◽  
Julia Arruda Batista ◽  
Tânia Adas Saliba ◽  
Artênio José Isper Garbin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
General Health ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past

Aim: The objective of this research was to evaluate the prevalence of painful symptoms among dental academics, as well as their associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at a public higher education institution, and the study population (n = 303) included undergraduate students who studied at least one subject that included clinical activities. For data collection, two self-administered questionnaires were delivered to the participants, the first of which consisted of sociodemographic variables, academic life, harmful habits, physical activity practice, and general health. The validated Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to identify musculoskeletal symptoms, the need to seek health resources, and to assess whether the disorders interfered with the work activities of academics. Results: The presence of pain in the past 12 months was observed in 199 participants (82.6%). Several variables, including gender, number of courses performed, physical activity, and general health status, had an association with painful symptoms in at least one area of the body (GA) over the past 12 months. In addition, variable general health was associated with pain symptoms in any area of the body (DG) over the past seven days. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms, especially in the upper limbs, and there were associations between muscular pain and the number of disciplines studied and between muscular pains and the general health of the students.

scholarly journals Prevalence of postural musculoskeletal symptoms among dental students in United Arab Emirates.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghad Hashim ◽  
Afraa Salah ◽  
Fatemeh Mayahi ◽  
Saeedeh Haidary
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Body Site ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past

Abstract Background The main purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of neck, shoulder, and low-back pain and to explore factors associated with musculoskeletal pain (MSP) among dental students at Ajman University and Ras Al Khaimah College of Dental Sciences in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Method This cross-sectional study was conducted among dental students using an online questionnaire, which was a modified version of the Standardized Nordic questionnaire, focused on neck, shoulder and low-back pain in the past week and the past year. Results Two hundred and two students (out of 368) responded to the questionnaire. The prevalence of MSP in at least one body site in the past week, and in the past year was 48.5% and 68.3% respectively. Factors significantly associated with MSP in at least one body site at any time were having history of trauma (P = 0.009), lack of exercise (P = 0.001), longer clinical sessions (P = 0.000), and higher BMI (P = 0.010). Conclusion The prevalence of MSP among dental students in the UAE is high. Careful attention from dental colleges is needed to increase students’ awareness of this problem. This study contributed to better understanding of MSP among dental professionals.

scholarly journals Prevalence of postural musculoskeletal symptoms among dental students in United Arab Emirates.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghad Hashim ◽  
Afraa Salah ◽  
Fatemeh Mayahi ◽  
Saeedeh Haidary
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Body Site ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past

Abstract Background The main purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of neck, shoulder, and low-back pain and to explore factors associated with musculoskeletal pain (MSP) among dental students at Ajman University and Ras Al Khaimah College of Dental Sciences in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Method This cross-sectional study was conducted among dental students using an online questionnaire, which was a modified version of the Standardized Nordic questionnaire, focused on neck, shoulder and low-back pain in the past week and the past year. Results Two hundred and two students (out of 368) responded to the questionnaire. The prevalence of MSP in at least one body site in the past week, and in the past year was 48.5% and 68.3% respectively. Factors significantly associated with MSP in at least one body site at any time were having history of trauma (P = 0.009), lack of exercise (P = 0.001), longer clinical sessions (P = 0.000), and higher BMI (P = 0.010). Conclusion The prevalence of MSP among dental students in the UAE is high. Careful attention from dental colleges is needed to increase students’ awareness of this problem. This study contributed to better understanding of MSP among dental professionals.

scholarly journals Prevalence of postural musculoskeletal symptoms among dental students in United Arab Emirates. 

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghad Hashim ◽  
Afraa Salah ◽  
Fatemeh Mayahi ◽  
Saeedeh Haidary
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Body Site ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past ◽  
History Of

Abstract BackgroundThe main purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of neck, shoulder, and low-back pains and to explore factors associated with musculoskeletal pain (MSP) among dental students at Ajman University and Ras Al Khaimah College of Dental Sciences in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Method This cross-sectional study was conducted among dental students using an online questionnaire; which was a modified version of the Standardized Nordic questionnaire, focused on neck, shoulder and low-back pain in the past week and the past year. Results Two hundred and two students responded to the questionnaire out of 368. The prevalence of MSP in at least one body site in the past week, and in the past year was 48.5% and 68.3% respectively. Factors significantly associated with MSP in at least one body site at any time were having history of trauma (P = 0.009), lack of exercise (P = 0.001), being in the clinic for longer time (P = 0.000), and higher BMI (P = 0.010). Conclusion MSP among dental students in the UAE is high. Careful attention is required by the dental colleges to increase students’ awareness towards this problem. This study contributed to better understanding of MSP among dental professionals.

scholarly journals Falls and associated factors among elderly users of Primary Healthcare Services

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Scarlet Feitosa Santos ◽  
Miriane Lucindo Zucoloto ◽  
Natalia Akemi Yamada Terada ◽  
Edson Zangiacomi Martinez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past ◽  
Elderly Users

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to estimate the self-reported prevalence of falls among elderly users (older than 60 years) of the Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, primary healthcare services in the past six months and to identify associated factors. Data were collected from five healthcare districts by means of personal interviews with the users while they waited for the appointment. Log-binomial regression models adjusted for confounding variables and prevalence ratios were used to measure the association between independent and dependent variables. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), adapted to elderly, was used to assess their physical activity. A total of 357 adults were interviewed, with 62.7% being women and mean age of 69.9 years old. The prevalence rates of falls in the past six months were 19.6% (95%CI: 13.2–27.3) and 32.6% (95%CI: 26.4–39.2), respectively, for men and women. e prevalence of falls among users with lower level of physical activity was 2.3 times higher than that among those with higher level of physical activity (RP = 2.3; 95%CI: 1.4–3.8) after adjustment for gender, age group and socio-economical class. In conclusion, falls are frequent among the elderly and the practice of physical activities can improve their health condition, thus preventing the occurrence of falls.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Pain in Elderly in a City in Southern Brazil: Prevalence and associated factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. e25210716532
Author(s):  
Bruna Duarte Nunes de Oliveira ◽  
Mirelle de Oliveira Saes ◽  
Karla Pereira Machado ◽  
Elaine Thumé ◽  
Alitéia Santiago Dilélio
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Upper Limbs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
White Skin

Musculoskeletal pain in the elderly affects functional capacity and influences increased frailty, comorbidities and mortality. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and associated factors in the elderly population. This is a cross-sectional study, using data from the Elderly Cohort Project in Bagé-RS: health situation and relationship with the Family Health Strategy (FHS), carried out during the 2016/2017 follow-up. The sample consisted of 735 elderly people, aged 68 or over, residing in the area covered by primary health care services in the urban area of the municipality of Bagé / RS. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to analyze prevalence of pain in the upper limbs, spine and lower limbs and to verify associated factors. Information on the symptoms in these regions of the body was used. The majority elderly of whom were female (65.4%) aged between 68 and 79 years (68.7%) and white skin color (82.2%). Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in the spine was 42.5%, 33.7% in the upper limbs and 31.0% in the lower limbs. In the crude and adjusted analysis association of pain was maintained with the presence of multimorbidity, greater satisfaction with health and use of emergency services in the last year. The results of this study reinforcing the pattern of pain and musculoskeletal symptoms in the elderly and justifying the need for training professionals and health services to serve this growing portion of the population.

scholarly journals Level of physical activity and associated factors in a public university

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliane Barroso Leal ◽  
Rafael Ayres Montenegro ◽  
José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Junior ◽  
Leidjane Pereira Siqueira ◽  
Camila Maria Menezes Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Health Area ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract The aim of the present study was to investigate the level of physical activity and associated factors of the academic community of a Brazilian federal higher education institution. Overall, 483 students, 49 teachers and 153 administrative technicians of both genders participated in this stdy. Sociodemographic questionnaire, BMI evaluation and classification of the level of physical activity (IPAQ) were used. Statistical analysis was performed by the Pearson Chi-square test to observe possible associations between independent variables and LPA and Poisson regression analysis with 95% confidence intervals through the SPSS software version 22.0. Among the 61.8% of individuals classified as physically active, 48.90% belonged to the health area and 52.40% had Graduation / Specialization level. Of these, 45.7% showed normal BMI and 62.2% of them did not practice exercises before being admitted to the extension project. Teachers and administrative technicians were, respectively, 3.62 (95% CI = 1.11-11.82) and 2.15 (95% CI = 1.03-4.66) times more likely of having sedentary behavior when compared to the group of students. LPA was higher in undergraduate students, while teachers and technicians were more likely of being sedentary. The majority of participants had normal BMI and the largest portion of physically active individuals was composed of students of the health area. Thus, it is necessary to encourage interventions for the practice of physical activity within the academic community, as well as the implementation of internal policies to mobilize individuals to improve the worrying situation of sedentary behavior.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Its Associated Factors among Post-COVID-19 Patients Attended In a Rehabilitation Centre

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (03) ◽  
pp. 5251-5257
Author(s):  
Sharker Md. Numan
Keyword(s):  
General Health ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Pain Status

Background: COVID-19 is a pandemic disease affecting a huge number of people around the world. Among the survivors of COVID-19 complains of exacerbated musculoskeletal symptoms especially for those who had pre-existing problems. Aim: This study aims to find out the different types of musculoskeletal symptoms felt by post-covid-19 survivors and explore the association among those symptoms and associated factors. Methods: A descriptive type of cross-sectional study of 90 participants was conducted. The sample was selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected from participants through a structured questionnaire using face to face interview. Results: Among the 90 participants 63 were male and 27 were female with a mean age of 45.43 years. 80 participants were from the urban area. In the location of pain status, 25 complained of pain in the head and neck, 12 in the upper limb, 31 in the lower limb, and 22 in the back. Besides, 80 complained of global weakness and 10 did not have it. A significant association was found between the age of the participants and severity of COVID (p<0.002), duration and severity of pain after COVID (p<0.003), smoking and global weakness after COVID (p<0.006), general health and severity of COVID (p<0.010), general health and severity of weakness (p< 0.02), general health and severity of pain (p< 0.05), exercise before COVID and severity of COVID (p< 0.001), exercise recovery from active COVID and severity of weakness (p< 0.04). Conclusion: Musculoskeletal symptoms are features of post-COVID-19 survivors. This study found a significant association between different factors which would be helpful in the future for conduction empirical research.

scholarly journals Prevalencia y Factores Asociados al Sobrepeso en estudiantes de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Cuenca, 2016

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45
Author(s):  
Marcia Alexandra Vanegas Bravo ◽  
Marlene Elizabeth Álvarez Serrano ◽  
Michael Andrés Cabrera García ◽  
Christian Andrés Jaramillo Álvarez ◽  
Adrián Patricio Moscoso Vanegas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Year ◽  
Modifiable Factors

BACKGROUND: Overweight is a global public health problem and it is associated with modifiable factors. The universitary population is not exempt from its influence and its prevalence is rising, so it is a matter of increasing interest. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and the associated factors with overweight in undergraduate students of Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Cuenca. METHODS: Descriptive, cross-sectional design, included 250 students, randomly selected from the 2016 school year record. We analyzed age, sex, marital status and residence. To determine overweight, we used the Body Mass Index; lifestyle was determined by FANTASTIC test, physical activity using IPAQ and insulin resistance by HOMA-IR. We determined the overweight prevalence; the association between overweight and other variables was obtained with PR (IC95%). RESUlTS: The age of the study population ranged from 18 to 26 years, with an average of 20.4 ± 1.9 years, 70.8% between the age of 18 and 21, 82% were students of first to fifth term. The female sex constituted 55.6% of the sample; most of the sample was single (93.2%) and urban residents (78%). The prevalence of overweight was 26.8% (21.6 – 32.6), more common in women and in students from 18 to 21 years old. There was association between overweight and physical activity [RP 4.2 (IC95%: 1.1 – 16.4)] (p= 0.010) and between overweight and insulin resistance [RP 3.1 (IC95%: 2.1 – 4.5)]( p < 0.00)1. There was no association with the lifestyle. CONClUSION: The prevalence of overweight in the population was similar to the prevalence reported in literature. There was association between overweight and sedentary lifestyle and insulin resistance, but there was not association with lifestyle. KEYWORDS: OVERWEIGHT, LIFESTYLE, SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE, INSULIN RESISTANCE, PREVALENCE

scholarly journals Prevalence of postural musculoskeletal symptoms among dental students in United Arab Emirates.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghad Hashim ◽  
Afraa Salah ◽  
Fatemeh Mayahi ◽  
Saeedeh Haidary
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Body Site ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past

Abstract Background The purpose of the present study was to determine the prevalence of neck, shoulder, and low-back pain and to examine factors associated with musculoskeletal pain (MSP) among dental students at Ajman University and Ras Al Khaimah College of Dental Sciences in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Method A cross-sectional study was conducted among dental students using an online questionnaire, which was a modified version of the Standardized Nordic questionnaire, focused on neck, shoulder and low-back pain in the past week and the past year. Results A total of two hundred and two dental students (out of 368) responded to the questionnaire. The majority were female 75.2%. The prevalence of MSP in at least one body site in the past week, and in the past year was 48.5% and 68.3% respectively. The factors significantly associated with MSP in at least one body site at any time were having history of trauma (P = 0.009), lack of exercise (P = 0.001), longer clinical sessions (P = 0.000), and higher BMI (P = 0.010). Conclusion The present study indicates that the prevalence of MSP among dental students in the UAE is high. Careful attention from dental colleges is needed to increase students’ awareness of this problem. This study contributed to better understanding of MSP among dental professionals.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Dental Students in United Arab Emirates

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghad Hashim ◽  
Afraa Salah ◽  
Fatemeh Mayahi ◽  
Saeedeh Haidary
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Body Site ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background The main purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of neck, shoulder, and low-back pains and to explore factors associated with musculoskeletal pain (MSP) among dental students at Ajman University and Ras Al Khaimah College of Dental Sciences in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Method This cross-sectional study was conducted among dental students using an online questionnaire; which was a modified version of the Standardized Nordic questionnaire, focused on neck, shoulder and low-back pain in the past week and the past year. Results Two hundred and two students responded to the questionnaire out of 368. The prevalence of MSP in at least one body site in the past week, and in the past year was 48.5% and 68.3% respectively. Factors significantly associated with MSP in at least one body site at any time were having history of trauma (P = 0.009), exercise (P = 0.001), being in the clinic for longer time (P = 0.000), and BMI (P = 0.010). Conclusion MSP among dental students in the UAE is high, particularly among those with history of trauma, not physically active, spending longer hours in the clinic, and those with higher Body Mass Index (BMI). Careful attention is required by the dental colleges to increase students’ awareness towards this problem.

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