Distribution and associated factors of neck and shoulder pain among primary school children in Shijiazhuang city, Hebei province, China - Takeaways - MDSpire

Distribution and associated factors of neck and shoulder pain among primary school children in Shijiazhuang city, Hebei province, China

  • By

  • Sha Li

  • Eva Nabiha Zamri

  • Purwo Sri Rejeki

  • Xue Yi

  • May 29, 2026

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    The one-month prevalence of neck and shoulder pain (NSP) among primary school children in Shijiazhuang was found to be 33.7%.

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    Female students exhibited a significantly higher likelihood of experiencing NSP compared to male students, with an adjusted odds ratio of 1.61.

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    Higher psychological symptom scores were associated with increased odds of NSP, indicating a link between mental health and physical pain.

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    Moderate physical activity and higher quality of life scores were correlated with lower odds of NSP among the children studied.

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    The study emphasizes the need for early interventions to promote physical activity and psychological well-being to reduce NSP in children.

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Distribution and associated factors of neck and shoulder pain among primary school children in Shijiazhuang city, Hebei province, China

  • by Sha Li, Eva Nabiha Zamri, Purwo Sri Rejeki, Xue Yi

  • May 29, 2026

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