Prevalence and factors associated with low back pain in schoolchildren in Cameroon, sub‐Saharan Africa

Background Data on the prevalence and factors associated with low back pain (LBP) in schoolchildren are scarce in Africa, particularly in sub‐Saharan Africa. Objectives To assess the prevalence and factors associated with LBP in schoolchildren in Cameroon. Patients and methods We performed a cross‐s...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of rheumatic diseases 2021-09, Vol.24 (9), p.1186-1191
Hauptverfasser:	Kemta Lekpa, Fernando, Enyama, Dominique, Noukeu Njinkui, Diomede, Ngongang Chiedjio, Arielle, Simeni Njonnou, Sylvain Raoul, Ngongang Ouankou, Christian, Namme Luma, Henry, Choukem, Simeon Pierre
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Age Distribution Age Factors Back pain Body mass index Body weight Cameroon Cameroon - epidemiology Child Children Cross-Sectional Studies Female Gender Humans Low back pain Low Back Pain - diagnosis Low Back Pain - epidemiology Male Physical activity Prevalence Risk Assessment Risk Factors schoolbag schoolchildren Sex Factors Sitting Position Youth Sports
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Zusammenfassung:	Background Data on the prevalence and factors associated with low back pain (LBP) in schoolchildren are scarce in Africa, particularly in sub‐Saharan Africa. Objectives To assess the prevalence and factors associated with LBP in schoolchildren in Cameroon. Patients and methods We performed a cross‐sectional study in 10 randomly selected schools (public and private) in Douala, Cameroon. Using a self‐administrated questionnaire, sociodemographic, usual physical activity, and clinical data were collected and all the schoolbags were weighted. Informed consent was obtained from the parents. Statistical significance was established at P
ISSN:	1756-1841 1756-185X
DOI:	10.1111/1756-185X.14172