Assessment of Fibromyalgia Symptoms: Frequency and Influencing Factors in an Academic Environment through a Cross-Sectional Analysis - Summary - MDSpire
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Assessment of Fibromyalgia Symptoms: Frequency and Influencing Factors in an Academic Environment through a Cross-Sectional Analysis
To determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia (FM) symptoms among students and faculty at Umm Al Qura University and identify associated demographic, psychological, and lifestyle factors, including exercise habits, sleep patterns, and anxiety levels.
Key Findings:
Total of 580 participants; majority were females (60.7%) and aged 18-24 years (39.7%).
53.4% of participants did not exercise; 45.5% reported sleeping 6 hours or less, indicating potential lifestyle risk factors.
Prevalence of FM symptoms and anxiety was evaluated, with significant associations found with lifestyle factors.
Interpretation:
The study highlights the prevalence of FM symptoms in a university setting, suggesting that academic stressors, such as high workloads and pressure, along with lifestyle factors, may contribute to the condition.
Limitations:
Non-probability convenience sampling may limit generalizability.
Self-reported data may introduce bias.
The sample size, while substantial, may not fully represent the entire university population.
Conclusion:
Understanding FM in university populations can inform prevention strategies and management approaches tailored to academic environments, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.
