Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Fibromyalgia Among Schoolteachers in The Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia

FMS affects approximately one in seven schoolteachers in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, with the majority of cases remaining undiagnosed. Female gender, physical inactivity, and poor sleep were significantly associated with FMS. Teachers with FMS reported reduced work motivation and concentration. These findings highlight the need for increased awareness of FMS among educators and healthcare providers.

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Open Access Rheumatology Research and Reviews
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.2147/oarrr.s575504
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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Fibromyalgia Among Schoolteachers in The Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia

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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Fibromyalgia Among Schoolteachers in The Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia

Hawra A Alsalem, Safi Alqatari, Hajer Musaab AlZuhair, Abdullah A. Al-Abdulwahab, Safia M Al Abbas, Danya Al Nujaidi, Rana Almuqati, Manal Hasan, Mohammed Al Shubbar, Marwan Alwazzeh
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Abstract

FMS affects approximately one in seven schoolteachers in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, with the majority of cases remaining undiagnosed. Female gender, physical inactivity, and poor sleep were significantly associated with FMS. Teachers with FMS reported reduced work motivation and concentration. These findings highlight the need for increased awareness of FMS among educators and healthcare providers.

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King Fahd Hospital of the University (SA), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (SA)
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