Musculoskeletal problems and backpack carriage among students in Nigeria.

摘要: BACKGROUND The health implication of backpack carriage among school-aged children is a topic growing research and public interest. Low weighing backpacks may decrease the risk musculoskeletal discomforts (MSDs). OBJECTIVE To investigate MSDs their association with practices secondary school students in eastern Nigeria. METHOD Across-sectional study 404 (243 females 161 males) aged thirteen to seventeen who were residents Enugu State, Nigeria was conducted. Modified Standard Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire adapted used collect information onstudents' demographics, painand carriage. Descriptive statistics (frequencies percentages) utilized summarize results. Chi-square test explore between MSD prevalence practices. Data analysed using SPSS version 20.0. Alpha level kept at 0.05. RESULTS average weight carried by this 2.49 kg. Shoulder (185, 45.8%), neck (121, 30.0%), upper back (91, 22.6%) lower (22, 5.5%) that order body regions most affected within last 12 months. More than males reported (60.5% vs 45.2%; x2 = 8.09, p = 0.04). Other students'characteristics related factors not associated MSDs. CONCLUSION There high but it Further required identify responsible for MSDs, as well suitable interventions reduce its impact population.