Musculoskeletal Pain and Its Association With Stress in Medical Students

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain and Its Association With Perceived Stress Among Medical Students of Pakistan: a Cross-sectional Study

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Undergraduate medical students enrolled in MBBS in medical colleges of Pakistan.

Students present during the data collection period.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Students with a previously diagnosed musculoskeletal disorder (e.g., arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia) Incomplete questionnaire responses