Awareness of Fibromyalgia Syndrome Among Undergraduate Students of University

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Shanza Ahmed
Nayab John
Farooq Islam
Maryum Fatima
Sana Mushtaq
Asim Raza

Abstract

Background and Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a most prevalent disease. The characteristics of fibromyalgia are persistent pain which spreads over a wide area of the body. Physical burden, emotional triggers, climatic changes and sustained postures are considered to be the most common factors that lead to the elevation of pain. Objectives: To assess the awareness of fibromyalgia among undergraduate students of university. Methods: A standardize questionnaire was used to determine the awareness in students of University of Lahore. The subjects were preferred according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria and purpose of the study. All data was analyzed using SPSS version 21. Numerical data was described in mean ± standard deviation. For the significance, Chi square test was applied for qualitative data whereas one sample T-test for quantitative data. All results were calculated at 95% confidence level. P value ≤ 0.05 was considered as a significant value. Results: Results show that out of 385 participants 60% were aware of the fibromyalgia syndrome while 40% were unaware. Conclusion: The study was conducted to determine the awareness of fibromyalgia among undergraduate students of university. It concluded that most of the participants were aware of fibromyalgia.

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Awareness of Fibromyalgia Syndrome Among Undergraduate Students of University. (2022). Journal of Social Transformation and Education, 3(1), 18-23. https://doi.org/10.54480/jste.v3i1.26
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Awareness of Fibromyalgia Syndrome Among Undergraduate Students of University. (2022). Journal of Social Transformation and Education, 3(1), 18-23. https://doi.org/10.54480/jste.v3i1.26

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