Table 4 Outcomes and outcome measures
S/N | OUTCOMES | OUTCOME MEASURES | FREQUENCY | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Pain intensity | Visual analogue scale (VAS) | 1 | 12.5% |
2. | Knowledge | Questionnaires | 4 | 50% |
3. | Back care behavior | 5point scale, questionnaires, observation | 4 | 50% |
4. | Back pain prevalence | Questionnaires | 2 | 25% |
5. | Postural habits | Back pain and body posture evaluation instrument | 1 | 12.5% |
6. | Back pack carriage | Questionnaires | 1 | 12.5% |
7. | Physical activity | Accelerometer | 1 | 12.5% |
8. | Fear-avoidance | Questionnaires | 1 | 12.5% |
9. | Beliefs | 6point scale | 1 | 12.5% |
10. | Use of locker or alternate means | Questionnaires | 1 | 12.5% |
11. | Minimum weight loading of back packs | Questionnaires | 1 | 12.5% |
12. | Skills | Checklist | 1 | 12.5% |
13. | Self-efficacy | 4point scale | 1 | 12.5% |