Musculoskeletal pain is prevalent in Chinese medical and dental students: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) is a major reason for consultation in primary care and is becoming increasingly prevalent among medical students. There is little research on the current situation of MSP among Chinese medical and dental students. Data on the analysis of risk factors related to MSP are also limited. The objectives of this study were to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of MSP among Chinese medical and dental students and to explore the risk factors for MSP and students' intent to seek medical treatment.

Methods

An anonymous, internet-based, cross-sectional, open survey was distributed to medical and dental students at Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China. Data on the demographic information and characteristics of MSP were collected and a

SUBMITTER: Lin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9730812 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature