Musculoskeletal pain latent classes and biopsychosocial characteristics among emerging adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging adults (aged 18-29) report high levels of musculoskeletal pain; however, it is unknown if body location and intensity patterns are related to different biopsychosocial characteristics. This study identified patterns of self-reported musculoskeletal pain among emerging adults and assessed if there were differences in their lifestyle and psychological characteristics.

Methods

Data from survey responses from a large public university and a large medical university in the United States were used (n = 1,318). Self-reported pain location and intensity at five body regions were assessed, and latent class analysis identified classes separately for men and women. Mental health, physical activity, and sleep outcomes were compared between the classes.

Results

SUBMITTER: Gallagher KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10142412 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature