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The goal of this observational study is to learn about the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in undergraduate medical students and its association with perceived stress. The main question it aims to answer is:
Is there any association between musculoskeletal pain and stress in medical students of Pakistan? Participants filled out an online survey questions about their pain frequency and stress experienced.
the study is a cross sectional study conducted in Pakistan.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical students | Medical students enrolled in medical colleges of Pakistan participating in a cross sectional survey assesing musculoskeletal pain and associated factors |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observational assessment only | Other | This study is purely observational. Participants will complete a questionnaire regarding musculoskeletal pain. No interventions, treatments, or procedures are administered as part of the study. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among medical students, assessed using a standardized questionnaire (Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire). | Musculoskeletal pain was assessed using a validated questionnaire to determine prevalence and anatomical distribution among participants | Single assessment during academic year 2025 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Association between stress levels and musculoskeletal pain | Stress level was measured using a validated scale ( Perceived Stress Scale) and analyzed for correlation with the presence, severity, and distribution of musculoskeletal pain among participants. | Single assessment during academic year 2025 |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Students present during the data collection period.
Exclusion Criteria:
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The study population consists of medical students enrolled at private and public medical colleges of PAKISTAN, including both males and females from all academic years. Students currently enrolled and providing informed consent are eligible. Students with pre-existing musculoskeletal disorders or those unwilling to participate are excluded
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Services Institute of Medical Sciences | Lahore | Punjab Province | 53700 | Pakistan |
To protect the privacy of participants, IPD will not be shared with other organizations
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