The relation between preterm birth and self-reported spinal pain in pre-adolescence-a study of 47,063 subjects from the Danish National Birth Cohort.

ABSTRACT: Repeated exposure to pain and stress in early life may cause alterations in pain sensitivity later in life. Children born preterm are often exposed to painful invasive procedures. This study aimed to explore the relationship between being born preterm and self-report of spinal pain in pre-adolescence. This prospective study was based on the Danish National Birth Cohort and consisted of 47,063 11-14-year-olds. Data from the Danish National Birth Cohort were linked with national registers through Statistics Denmark. Analyses were performed as multiple logistic regression models estimating odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. Spinal pain (neck, mid back, and/or low back pain) was assessed using a subdivision of the Young Spine Questionnaire. Severe spinal pain was defined as having pain

SUBMITTER: Kaltoft K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10857978 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature