BMI, Academic Stress and MSDs Relationships Clinical Trial
Official title:
The Relationship Between the Development of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Body Mass Index and Academic Stress in Bahraini University Students
| Verified date | October 2016 |
| Source | Ahlia University |
| Contact | n/a |
| Is FDA regulated | No |
| Health authority | Kingdom of Bahrain:Ahlia University |
| Study type | Observational |
[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
| Status | Completed |
| Enrollment | 94 |
| Est. completion date | September 2016 |
| Est. primary completion date | March 2016 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
| Gender | Both |
| Age group | 18 Years to 26 Years |
| Eligibility |
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. |
Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | |||
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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| Ahlia University |
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | BMI and MSDs relationship | 10 months | Yes | |
| Secondary | BMI and Academic Stress Relationship | 10 months | Yes |