Quality of Life and Intensity of Pain among Students with Low Back Pain during the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Low Back Pain, Pain Intensity, Quality of Life, COVID-19Abstract
Background The Covid-19 pandemic affects students' physical, psychological, social, and quality of life (QOL). Objectives To identify the prevalence of LBP, pain, and QOL; and determine the association between pain and QOL among students with LBP. Methods 420 students were recruited from the Faculty of Health Sciences. Limitations There was a lack of studies investigating QOL and pain among students with LBP. Findings 350 students were included for analysis with 60.6% experiencing LBP. Significant differences were found in QOL and pain among students with and without LBP. Implications A high prevalence of LBP among students affects pain and QOL.
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