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Zeinab N Slim¹, Alexander Dowli, Monique Chaaya

¹Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.

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Good coping strategies significantly reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disability. This study highlights the importance of effective coping mechanisms for managing chronic pain and improving quality of life in Lebanon.

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Area of Science:

Rheumatology
Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Musculoskeletal conditions pose a significant disability burden globally.
Limited research exists on musculoskeletal health in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
The aging population exacerbates the challenge of managing musculoskeletal disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between coping strategies and musculoskeletal-related disability.
To examine this relationship among adults aged 15 and older in Lebanon.
To inform interventions for musculoskeletal health in the region.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional survey of 200 individuals in southern Lebanon (COPCORD survey).
Assessment of disability and coping using self-reported questionnaires.
Inclusion of demographic, pain, and Body Mass Index (BMI) covariates.

Main Results:

Approximately one-third of participants reported lifetime functional disability from musculoskeletal issues.
62% of the sample demonstrated effective coping with their musculoskeletal problems.
Individuals with poor coping skills were 2.35 times more likely to experience musculoskeletal disability (95% CI = 1.10-5.02).

Conclusions:

Effective coping is crucial for mitigating musculoskeletal disability.
Cognitive-behavioral approaches should complement pharmacological treatments.
Interventions should focus on enhancing coping mechanisms for better musculoskeletal health outcomes.