Fibromyalgia syndrome in medical students

Moghazy, Abdelkawy; Ibrahim, Amira; Ahmed, Hebatullah A.; Abdelnasser, Mohamed

doi:10.1016/j.ejr.2022.11.003

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“…A step further towards estimating the extent of the reported symptoms and symptoms severity in patients with chronic generalized pain and not limited to those with fibromyalgia was done by combining the WPI and SSS into one score termed the PolySymptomatic Distress (PSD) [18,21,22]. The PSD severity score ranges from 0-31 and is arranged in five severity categories: (0-3) score is labeled as none, (4-7) is mild, (8)(9)(10)(11) is moderate, (12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19) is severe, and (20-31) is very severe [22]. FM patients will score at least 12 on the PSD scale by default.…”

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“…An older study on Turkish medical students estimated the FM prevalence to be 2% by the 1990 ACR criteria [14]. More recent studies found a higher prevalence of fibromyalgia among medical students: 10.4% in Poland [13], 9.6% in Saudi Arabia [11], and 12.5% in Egypt [12]. The utilization of diverse diagnostic criteria hinders direct comparisons of the prevalence [26].…”

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“…This increased stress, like other health professional students, may contribute to depression, anxiety, sleep abnormalities, and burnout [10]. Limited research has focused on diagnosing fibromyalgia (FM) among medical students [11][12][13][14].…”

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Fibromyalgia Among Medical Students, a Cross-Sectional Survey Using the 2016 Acr Fibromyalgia Criteria

Alnaimat,

Abusheikha,

Aldherasi

et al. 2024

CAJMHE

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Aim and Objectives: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a disorder characterized by chronic musculoskeletal pain that affects various parts of the body. This study aims to investigate the presence of FM among medical students. Methods: A cross-sectional anonymous online-based questionnaire that included the 2016 revision of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) fibromyalgia criteria, along with demographics and lifestyle data, was distributed among the closed social media groups of the medical students at the University of Jordan. Results: A total of 332 responses were received, with a response rate of 28% of the target population. Of the responders, 65% were females. Chronic body pain was reported by 40% of the subjects. FM criteria were met in 6% of the students. The severity of FM symptoms was related to the female gender but not to poor academic performance or lifestyle habits. Only 30% of the respondents meeting the criteria for FM had previously discussed their symptoms with a clinician. A literature search of published studies among students revealed nine studies, 4 of which targeted medical students, with prevalence ranging from 2 -12.5%. Conclusion: The occurrence of FM in medical students seems to be twice as high as in the general population. FM is often overlooked in medical students, who tend not to seek medical assistance. The findings recommend a greater emphasis on early detection of FM in medical students, coupled with suitable interventions.

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Fibromyalgia Among Medical Students, a Cross-Sectional Survey Using the 2016 Acr Fibromyalgia Criteria

Alnaimat,

Abusheikha,

Aldherasi

et al. 2024

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Prevalence and predictors of fibromyalgia among Egyptian physicians: a cross-sectional study

Abdulazim,

Lacerda,

Mendes

et al. 2024

Egypt Rheumatol Rehabil

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Background Fibromyalgia is a chronic, disabling disorder of widespread musculoskeletal pain. It is generally considered a stress-related syndrome. Healthcare workers are prone to mental and physical stress due to due to excessive work burdens, long working hours, and a lack of balance between work and social life. Objective The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of fibromyalgia and its predictors among Egyptian physicians. Methods Six hundred and ninety-one Egyptian physicians completed an online survey which included a self-reported fibromyalgia rapid screening tool (FiRST) as well as demographic (sex and age), health-related (chronic illnesses if any), and employment data (workday length, specialty, and employer). Logistic regression was performed to explore possible predictors of fibromyalgia. Results Fibromyalgia was observed in 13.2% of participants, with a female to male ratio of 3.8:1. Predictors of FM in this cohort included the following: female sex (odds ratio (OR) 2.2, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.2–3.9, p = 0.014), age 41–50 years (OR 3.8, 95% CI 1.5–9.6, p = 0.005), concomitant chronic illness: endocrinopathies (other than diabetes mellitus) (OR 2.69, 95% CI 1.09–6.64, p = 0.035), musculoskeletal disorders (OR 5.60, 95% CI 2.96–10.6, p < 0.001), autoimmune disorders (OR 3.61, 95% CI 1.69–7.73, p = 0.002), employment at a Ministry of Health Healthcare Facility (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.1–3.1, p = 0.013), and a workday length of ≥ 13 h (OR 2.4, 95% CI 1.1–5.3, p = 0.038). Physicians in surgical specialties were less likely to suffer from FM (OR 0.47, 95% CI 0.24–0.94, p = 0.033). Conclusion Egyptian physicians have higher fibromyalgia prevalence than the general population. Demographic, health-related, and professional predictors of FM were identified in this cohort.

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Fibromyalgia syndrome in medical students

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References 33 publications

Fibromyalgia Among Medical Students, a Cross-Sectional Survey Using the 2016 Acr Fibromyalgia Criteria

Fibromyalgia Among Medical Students, a Cross-Sectional Survey Using the 2016 Acr Fibromyalgia Criteria

Prevalence and predictors of fibromyalgia among Egyptian physicians: a cross-sectional study

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