Association of postural education and postural hygiene with low back pain in schoolchildren: Cross-sectional results from the PEPE study

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability in the world that affects the population of all ages globally. The main aim of the present study was to analyze the cross-sectional association of postural education and postural hygiene habits with LBP, differentiating between frequ...

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Published in:Health promotion perspectives 2023-01, Vol.13 (2), p.157-165
Main Authors: Galmes-Panades, Aina Maria, Borràs, Pere Antoni, Vidal-Conti, Josep
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Back pain
Backpacks
Body mass index
child
Commuting
Cross-sectional studies
Education
Elementary schools
health education
Hygiene
Knowledge
Low back pain
Original
Posture
Questionnaires
Risk factors
School environment
Students
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Summary:Background: Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability in the world that affects the population of all ages globally. The main aim of the present study was to analyze the cross-sectional association of postural education and postural hygiene habits with LBP, differentiating between frequency and intensity of pain. Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed 849 students aged 10-12 years from primary schools. The study was based on four different structured and self-administered questionnaires: back pain questionnaire, Back Pain and Body Posture Evaluation Instrument (BackPEI), Frequency of Commuting to and from School Questionnaire, and the Hebacaknow questionnaire. In addition, height and weight were included to determine the body mass index (BMI). Results: Participants with prevalence of LBP were significantly older (P=0.038), girls (P
ISSN:2228-6497
2228-6497
DOI:10.34172/hpp.2023.19