Prevalence of Chronic Pain and Associated Factors Among Nursing Students in Heilongjiang Province, China: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Siqi Liu, Yujin Xie, Zhengxi Chen, Xiwei Chen, Lei Cao, Yue Qin, Mei Yin, Yang Fu, Lei ShiABSTRACT
Aim
This study explored the prevalence and potential factors influencing chronic pain and provided increased theoretical and practical support for future studies on nursing students from a novel perspective.
Design
This study applied a cross‐sectional study design.
Methods
A cross‐sectional survey with 1825 nursing students was conducted at Heilongjiang Nursing College in Heilongjiang province of northern China, recruited using cluster sampling. Multivariate logistic regression analyses explored the factors associated with chronic pain among nursing students.
Results
The final study sample included 1802 nursing students and the prevalence of chronic pain among first‐year nursing students was 59.2%. The top five sites of body pain in the past year were the neck, head, lower back, shoulder, and legs. Sex, family history of chronic pain, alcohol consumption, and sleep quality were significantly associated with chronic pain.
Conclusion
Chronic pain was common among this sample of nursing students. Early assessment and intervention at different pain sites are necessary to reduce the potential negative effects of pain. Developing targeted inventions to improve chronic pain and enhance students' quality of life is crucial.
Implications for the Profession and/or Patient Care
Nursing students may suffer from chronic pain due to many potentially influential factors. In the process of daily management, schools or related personnel can take effective measures to intervene in these factors, thus reducing the prevalence of chronic pain and improving the quality of life.
Patient or Public Contribution
No patient or public contribution.