Journal of Preventive Medicine

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Zare M, Eshaghi Sani Kakhaki H, Kazempour M, Behjati Ardakan M. Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Primary School Students in Abu Musa Island. J Prevent Med 2022; 9 (3) :268-279
URL: http://jpm.hums.ac.ir/article-1-638-en.html

Objective Musculoskeletal disorders are a major health problem. Recent evidence suggests that they are very common in school-age children and adolescents. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pains among elementary school students in Abu Musa Island, Iran.
Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 269 male and female elementary school students in Abu Musa Island. Using a demographic form, their characteristics and factors related to musculoskeletal pains were recorded. The prevalence of musculoskeletal pains was determined using a body map tool. The data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 22.
Results According to the results, 74.3% of students had experienced at least one musculoskeletal pain in the last month. The prevalence of musculoskeletal pains in male and female students was almost the same. The two areas where most students complained of pain were feet (28.6%) and neck (20.8%). Gender was significantly associated with neck, shoulder, and knee pains (P<0.05). Girls complained more about neck and shoulder pains, while boys complained more of foot pain. The prevalence of low back pain and pain in the fingers was higher in students with a height of more than 135 cm.
Conclusion Due to the high prevalence of musculoskeletal pains among elementary school students in Abu Musa Island, educational interventions are recommended for students and their parents and teachers. Screening programs are also recommended for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.