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

Fernando Kemta LekpaDominique EnyamaDiomede Noukeu NjinkuiArielle Ngongang ChiedjioSylvain Raoul Simeni NjonnouChristian Ngongang OuankouHenry Namme LumaSimeon Pierre Choukem

Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2021)

LBP is common in Cameroonian schoolchildren, where 12.3% suffer from it. The weight of schoolbags was not associated with LBP. However, female gender, competitive sport, sitting position, and parental history of LBP were significantly associated with its occurrence.

Keyphrases

risk assessment
risk factors
body mass index
weight loss
physical activity
mental health
weight gain
body weight
anterior cruciate ligament