The Occurrence of LBP and the Level of Exposure to Possible LBP Contributors among Teenagers [ READ ]
Dennese Jane G. Meresen, Susana P. Racadio
This study determined the occurrence of low back pain (LBP) among 158 teen students of the University of Northern Philippines and correlated this on their exposure level to the possible LBP contributors. Through a descriptive design, a questionnaire was used, and the data was treated with frequency count, mean and multiple regression. Statistics presented that most of the respondents are 16 y.o., males, are normally postured, and yet experienced LBP once in a while, upon getting up from bed, upon standing after long hours of sitting, while carrying heavy backpacks and after strenuous sports. They are moderately exposed to metabolic contributors of LBP and have a very low disability with LBP experience in the activities of daily living (ADL’s). Meanwhile, watching tv, fishing, exposure to lipids and carbohydrates, mother’s and father’s occupation on ADL’s were also positively correlated. This study concludes that most of the teens already experienced LBP but with a slight disability on the ADL’s and this correlates on their increased exposure to aforementioned contributors. Educators, health workers, and parents must be informed of this to help prevent LBP continue into adult life.
Dennese Jane G. Meresen, Susana P. Racadio
This study determined the occurrence of low back pain (LBP) among 158 teen students of the University of Northern Philippines and correlated this on their exposure level to the possible LBP contributors. Through a descriptive design, a questionnaire was used, and the data was treated with frequency count, mean and multiple regression. Statistics presented that most of the respondents are 16 y.o., males, are normally postured, and yet experienced LBP once in a while, upon getting up from bed, upon standing after long hours of sitting, while carrying heavy backpacks and after strenuous sports. They are moderately exposed to metabolic contributors of LBP and have a very low disability with LBP experience in the activities of daily living (ADL’s). Meanwhile, watching tv, fishing, exposure to lipids and carbohydrates, mother’s and father’s occupation on ADL’s were also positively correlated. This study concludes that most of the teens already experienced LBP but with a slight disability on the ADL’s and this correlates on their increased exposure to aforementioned contributors. Educators, health workers, and parents must be informed of this to help prevent LBP continue into adult life.
