Factors predicting the 7-day period prevalence of low back pain among female undergraduate nursing students in an online learning environment: A multi-center cross-sectional study across Thailand

Background: Most nursing students are female and represent a high-risk group for low back pain (LBP) before entering the workforce. However, the prevalence and specific predictors for LBP in this population remain poorly defined. Objective: This study investigated the prevalence and predictive factors of LBP among a nationally representative sample of Thai female nursing students. Methods: < 0.05 was deemed significant. Results: < 0.001). While the model significantly differentiates between students with and without LBP, its clinical utility is constrained by the condition's multi-factorial nature. Conclusions: LBP is common among female nursing students and is driven by a combination of ergonomic and psychological factors. Nursing education programs should implement routine screening for both physical and mental well-being, alongside targeted preventive interventions to manage these modifiable risk factors before students enter professional practice.