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

ConclusionLBP 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.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - July 8, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Fernando Kemta Lekpa, Dominique Enyama, Diomede Noukeu Njinkui, Arielle Ngongang Chiedjio, Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou, Christian Ngongang Ouankou, Henry Namme Luma, Simeon Pierre Choukem Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research