The risk factors in the development of low back pain among high school students ages 12-16 in Dasmarinas, Cavite from June to September 2010

Publication Date

2014

Document Type

Research

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the associated risk factors in the development of low back pain among high school students of Dasmarinas, Cavite. A semi-structured questionnaire based from the Fairbank questionnaire, was asked to randomly selected high school students from private and public school in Dasmarinas, Cavite during June to September 2010. Questions concerning demographic, family history, mechanical and lifestyle factors and school-environmental factors were assessed. The study concludes that despite various methodologies to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of low back pain in children, there is a consensus the LBP in children, particularly adolescents, is indeed prevalent and requires attention. The result of this study adds support to the current evidence which highlight the prevalence of low back pain among children even in out local setting and with it a number of associate risk factors.

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