Body Mass Index, Academic Stress and Musculoskeletal Disorders Relationships

October 27, 2016 updated by: Dr Sayed Tantawy, Ahlia University

The Relationship Between the Development of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Body Mass Index and Academic Stress in Bahraini University Students

[Purpose] To investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among healthy students of Ahlia University and to determine the relationship between the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and academic stressors and body mass index. [Subjects and Methods]: Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 94 students aged 18-26 years who were enrolled at various Ahlia University colleges and met other inclusion criteria. The students responded to the standardized Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire and the modified College Student Stress Inventory regarding musculoskeletal symptoms and academic stressors. Height and weight measurements were also obtained to determine body mass index.

Keywords: Body mass index, Academic stress, Musculoskeletal disorders

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

[Purpose] To investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among healthy students of Ahlia University and to determine the relationship between the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and academic stressors and body mass index. [Subjects and Methods]: Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 94 students aged 18-26 years who were enrolled at various Ahlia University colleges and met other inclusion criteria. The students responded to the standardized Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire and the modified College Student Stress Inventory regarding musculoskeletal symptoms and academic stressors. Height and weight measurements were also obtained to determine body mass index.

Keywords: Body mass index, Academic stress, Musculoskeletal disorders

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

94

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 26 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

A total of 28 male and 66 female students (age, 18-26 years; mean, 21 ± 1.9 years) from various Ahlia University colleges were recruited to participate in this study.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • A total of 28 male and 66 female students (age, 18-26 years; mean, 21 ± 1.9 years) from various Ahlia University colleges were recruited to participate in this study.
  • To be included in the study, all subjects had to be enrolled in an undergraduate program at Ahlia University, Bahrain.
  • In addition, they had to be relatively healthy with no diagnosed medical conditions that would cause pain.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Exclusion criteria were previous injury or trauma to body parts, any surgical intervention, history of psychological disorders prior to enrolment at the university, and severe physical disability causing pain.
  • In addition, students with blood disorders, such as sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia, were excluded.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
BMI and MSDs relationship
Time Frame: 10 months
10 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
BMI and Academic Stress Relationship
Time Frame: 10 months
10 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Ahlia University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 18, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 27, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

October 28, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 28, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 27, 2016

Last Verified

October 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2015/16001

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