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European Spine Journal
Published in: European Spine Journal 3/2016

01-03-2016 | Original Article

Knowledge on health and back care education related to physical activity and exercise in adolescents

Authors: V. Miñana-Signes, M. Monfort-Pañego

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 3/2016

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between the specific level of knowledge on health and back care-related physical activity practice and exercise with low back pain (LBP) in adolescents.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of a total of 576 adolescents aged 13–18 years (mean age 15.5, SD 1.4). Self-reported questionnaires were used to record specific knowledge on health and back care and LBP in healthy adolescents.

Results

The prevalence of LBP was 46.3 % [95 % confidence interval (CI) 44.9–47.8]. Students with LBP scored slightly higher than non-sufferers, getting non-significant values. The level of specific knowledge increased with age (F = 7.308; p = 0.002). Stepwise logistic regression analysis showed that older girls group (>16 years old) was significantly associated with LBP odds ratio (OR) 2.9 (95 % CI 1.77–4.74; p = 0.000).

Conclusions

High school students have a low level of specific knowledge. Back care education in the school curriculum is recommended.
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Metadata
Title
Knowledge on health and back care education related to physical activity and exercise in adolescents
Authors
V. Miñana-Signes
M. Monfort-Pañego
Publication date
01-03-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Spine Journal / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-015-3953-7

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