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Assessment of Fibromyalgia Symptoms: Frequency and Influencing Factors in an Academic Environment through a Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • By

  • Maram H. Alshareef

  • Ghalia Almutair

  • Waleed Hafiz

  • Shoroug Ibrahim

  • Nahla H. Hariri

  • Mokhtar Shatla

  • December 23, 2025

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    Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic syndrome characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties, affecting 2%-8% of the global population.

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    Women are disproportionately affected by FM, with prevalence ratios ranging from 7:1 to 9:1 compared to men, commonly diagnosed between ages 30 and 50.

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    The study assessed FM symptoms among 580 participants at Umm Al Qura University, focusing on demographic, psychological, and lifestyle factors.

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    Over half of the participants reported not exercising, and a significant portion experienced sleep deprivation, both of which are risk factors for FM.

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    Understanding FM in academic settings can inform prevention strategies and management approaches tailored to the unique stressors faced by university populations.

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Assessment of Fibromyalgia Symptoms: Frequency and Influencing Factors in an Academic Environment through a Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • by Maram H. Alshareef, Ghalia Almutair, Waleed Hafiz, Shoroug Ibrahim, Nahla H. Hariri, Mokhtar Shatla

  • December 23, 2025

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