Low Back Pain, Pain Beliefs, Fear-Avoidance, and Self-Activation in Nursing Students

This study underscores the need to address psychological contributors to pain-related disability among nursing students. Fear-avoidance beliefs emerged as key modifiable factors associated with diminished quality of life, independent of pain intensity. Incorporating evidence-based pain management approaches that target maladaptive beliefs and promote active coping may reduce the burden of low back pain in this vulnerable population and support workforce sustainability in clinical settings.