Back Pain in Lebanon: A Cross-sectional Study of Ergonomic Awareness, Lifestyle Factors, and Preventive Behaviors in a Nationally Representative Sample

Monday, October 27, 2025

7:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Station 8

Non-presenting Author(s)

Salma Al-Aomar, MD

Assistant Research Professor
Michigan Technological University

MA

Mohamed Abouzid, MPharm, PharmD, PhD, EMBA

Research assistant professor
Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Nour El Bizri (she/her/hers)

Medical Student
Saint George University of Beirut
AK

Alaa Edin Karaja

Medical Student
Lebanese University
Nour Jamal Houri

student
Lebanese American University
Dania El Natour, MD

Medical Resident
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Jana Kotaich

Medical Student
Lebanese university
ya

yazan al ajlouni, MD

Resident physcian
Staten Island university hospital

Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the demographic and lifestyle factors—such as age and BMI—that are significantly associated with the need for lower back pain treatment in the Lebanese population.
Upon completion, participants will be able to evaluate the discrepancy between high ergonomic awareness and limited workplace implementation of preventive practices in low- and middle-income countries.
Upon completion, participants will be able to propose targeted public health strategies to enhance ergonomic behavior and prevent lower back pain through education and improved workplace infrastructure.