• Alsiddiky Abdulmonem, Algethami Hanan, Ahmed Elaf, Tokhtah Haneen, and Aldouhan Jenan.
• Alsiddiky Abdulmonem, Research Chair of Spinal Deformities, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Pak J Med Sci. 2014 Nov 1; 30 (6): 119111961191-6.

ObjectivesTo quantify the prevalence and identify the associated factors of musculoskeletal pain among Saudi female school teachers.MethodsAn observational quantitative cross-sectional survey of female Saudi school teachers in five different areas of Saudi Arabia was carried out between August and October 2013. A self-administered questionnaire was used in which the items related to participants' demographic information and pain information were included. A numeric pain rating scale was used for patient self-reporting of pain. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS Pc+ version 21.0 statistical software.ResultsFour hundred and eighty six female school teachers responded to the survey. Severe Low back pain was reported by 38.1% of teacher, followed by knee pain (26.3%), heel (24.1%), shoulder (20.6%), upper back (17.7%), hip joint (16.5%),ankle (12.3%), neck (11.3%). Sever pain of elbow (5.6%) and wrist (7.4%) was the least reported. Pain affected work at school in 46.1% of school teachers. A combination of variables: body mass index, Vitamin D deficiency, teaching level, presence of chronic illness, were found to be significantly associated with musculoskeletal pain.ConclusionThe results of self-reported prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among female Saudi school teachers is useful to educate the school teachers for adequate care so as to prevent these pains. There is a need for the higher authorities to address this issue and implement intervention programs to alleviate the pain and suffering of these school teachers.

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