Assessment of perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes of parents regarding children's schoolbags and related musculoskeletal health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heavy schoolbags and their adverse musculoskeletal effects are a cause of great concern. Parents' awareness and knowledge about this are crucial to prevent such health problems. Thus, this study aimed to assess parents' perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes regarding children's schoolbags and related musculoskeletal health.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted targeting parents with children of school age. In January 2015, a self-administered, validated questionnaire was distributed to all participants, consisting of questions about their awareness, knowledge, and attitude regarding the negative effects of carrying inappropriate schoolbags on children's musculoskeletal health.

Result

A total of 616 parents (284 fathers and 332 mothers) completed th

SUBMITTER: Alsiddiky A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6487022 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature