Prevalence and factors associated with low back pain in schoolchildren in Cameroon, sub‐Saharan Africa

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Fernando Kemta Lekpa · University of Douala

Dominique Enyama · University of Douala

Diomède Noukeu Njinkui · University of Douala

Arielle Ngongang Chiedjio · University of Douala

Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou · University of Douala

Christian Ngongang Ouankou · University of Douala

Henry Namme Luma

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LBP is common in Cameroonian schoolchildren, where 12.3% suffer from it. The weight of schoolbags was not associated with LBP. However, female gender, competitive sport, sitting position, and parental history of LBP were significantly associated with its occurrence.

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Occupational Health and Performance Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Injury Epidemiology and Prevention

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Published in: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases

Volume 24, Issue 9, pp. 1186-1191

DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14172

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Prevalence and factors associated with low back pain in schoolchildren in Cameroon, sub‐Saharan Africa

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