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Janan Abbas1, Saher Abu-Leil1, Kamal Hamoud1
1Department of Physical Therapy, Zefat Academic College, Zefat 13206, Israel.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|January 28, 2026
Summary
Low back pain (LBP) affects nearly half of health science students, with females and frequent pain history being key risk factors. This longitudinal study highlights the need for targeted ergonomic and educational interventions for this population.
Area of Science:
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Epidemiology
- Health Sciences Education
Background:
- Low back pain (LBP) is a global health concern, increasingly affecting younger populations.
- Health science students are a population of interest for LBP research, yet longitudinal data are limited.
- Understanding LBP risk factors in health science students is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify risk factors for low back pain (LBP) in health science students over a 2-year period.
- To investigate the association between academic programs, lifestyle behaviors, and LBP development.
- To provide evidence for preventive strategies in academic health science settings.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cohort study involving 197 third-year health science students was conducted.
- Data collected included demographics, sedentary behavior, physical activity, stress, and 1-month LBP using a modified Standardized Nordic Questionnaire.
- Follow-up data were collected after 2 years to assess LBP prevalence and associated factors.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of 1-month low back pain (LBP) was 48.8% (n=84) after 2 years.
- Logistic regression revealed that female sex (OR = 0.269) and a history of pain frequency (OR = 3.377) were significantly associated with LBP.
- No significant association was found between specific health science programs and the presence of LBP.
Conclusions:
- Health science students exhibit a high prevalence of low back pain (LBP).
- Female sex and prior pain frequency are significant predictors of LBP in this cohort.
- Ergonomic and educational interventions are recommended to mitigate LBP in health science students.
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