Table 1.
Recurrent non-specific low back pain and socio-demographic associated factors (N = 90)
| Characteristics | Frequency, n | LBP n (%) | No LBP n (%) | Chi square | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||||
| Male | 29 | 13 (44.8) | 16 (55.2) | X2(1) = 0.63 | 0.43 |
| Female | 61 | 22 (36.1) | 39 (63.9) | ||
| Age (years) | |||||
| 19 | 3 | 1 (33.3) | 2 (66.7) | = 8.38 | 0.21 |
| 20 | 17 | 3 (17.6) | 14 (82.4) | ||
| 21 | 17 | 8 (47.1) | 9 (52.9) | ||
| 22 | 33 | 13 (39.4) | 20 (60.6) | ||
| 23 | 11 | 5 (45.5) | 6 (54.5) | ||
| 24 | 8 | 5 (62.5) | 3 (37.5) | ||
| 25 | 1 | 0 (0) | 1 (100) | ||
| Year of study | |||||
| First year | 21 | 5 (23.8) | 16 (76.2) | X2(3) = 2.03 | 0.57 |
| Second year | 14 | 6 (42.9) | 8 (57.1) | ||
| Third year | 28 | 11 (39.3) | 17 (60.7) | ||
| Fourth year | 27 | 13 (48.1) | 14 (51.9) | ||
| Place of residence | |||||
| UZ residence | 52 | 26 (50.0) | 26 (50.0) | X2(1) = 6.40 | 0.01 |
| Outside UZ residence | 38 | 9 (23.7) | 29 (76.3) | ||
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