| The U.S. Navy Healthy Back Program: effect on back knowledge among recruits. | |
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PMID: 7816217 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study assessed the immediate effects of the U.S. Navy's Healthy Back Program in changing knowledge about back injury prevention. The prevalence of back problems among incoming recruits and correlates of back pain also were examined. Intervention recruits (n = 1,772) received the Healthy Back Program presentation, then completed a questionnaire. Control subjects (n = 1,658) completed an identical questionnaire but received no presentation. Intervention recruits scored significantly higher on back knowledge (67%) than controls (50%). About 41% of all recruits had experienced a back problem, 27% reported at least one back problem within the past year, and 11% reported back pain during recruit training. Lifting, sports participation, and bending were the leading causes of previous back problems. Better self-reported health and fitness were associated with fewer low back problems. |
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Authors:
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S I Woodruff; T L Conway; L Bradway |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Military medicine Volume: 159 ISSN: 0026-4075 ISO Abbreviation: Mil Med Publication Date: 1994 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-02-06 Completed Date: 1995-02-06 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2984771R Medline TA: Mil Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 475-84 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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San Diego State University, Graduate School of Public Health, CA 92120. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Back Injuries Back Pain / prevention & control* Female Health Education* Humans Male Military Personnel* Naval Medicine* Questionnaires Sprains and Strains / epidemiology United States |
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