Ventilatory function with and without backpack in school children

Iqra Rauf; Hania Farheen; Zara Khalid

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Ventilatory function with and without backpack in school children

Author(s)

Iqra Rauf Department of Physical Therapy, PAF Hospital, Shifa College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences,Rawalpindi,Pakistan

Hania Farheen Department of Physical Therapy, PAF Hospital, Shifa College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences,Rawalpindi,Pakistan

Zara Khalid Department of Physical Therapy, PAF Hospital, Shifa College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences,Rawalpindi,Pakistan

Abstract

Objective: To assess the Backpack load and comparison of ventilatory function with and without backpack in school children. Methodology: This analytical cross sectional study was conducted in government and private schools of Islamabad & Rawalpindi, Pakistan from June to August 2019. Sampling technique employed was non-probability convenience sampling. Spirometry readings were taken with and without backpack. Results: Out of 382 children, 96 (28.1%) were boys and 286 (74.9%) girls. The mean age was 9.86±0.9 years. The mean weight of bag was 6.46±1.23 kg, whereas the mean weight of backpack as %age of body weight was 21.41±4.86%. There was a statistically significant difference in FVC and PEF with and without carrying backpack (p<0.05). Conclusion: There was significant reduction in pulmonary function parameters (FVC & PEF) after wearing the loaded backpack. Thus, backpack limit guidelines should be practically implemented for ensuring children's health and safety.

Publication Details

Page(s) 600-603

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Published Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 46, Issue: 3, Year: 2021

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Keywords

backpack., ventilatory function, pulmonary function parameters