Parent's awareness and knowledge about school backpack and related musculoskeletal disorders Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Background: School children often use backpacks, which are known to cause a variety of health-related issues, including altered gait, poor posture and pain. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Saudi Arabia during the period of 1/10/2022 to 1/11/2022 among parent who has at least one schoolaged child. The data were collected via an online questionnaire that inquired about the student's biography, school back practices and perceptions and carrying ways and musculoskeletal (MSK) outcomes. Results: A total of 2424 parents fulfilling the criteria. About 69% of the parents know the type of school backpack and 22.2% reported that their child' complains of musculoskeletal consequences. Conclusion: The parents' knowledge of school backpacks was above average in terms of all parameters, including appropriate weight, character traits and carrying techniques. Additionally, they were well knowledgeable about related MSK illnesses.