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Investigation of the Effects of Carrying a Handgun on Low Back Pain and Sleep Quality

Tabanca taşıyan bireylerde tabanca taşımanın bel ağrısı ve uyku kalitesi üzerine etkilerinin araştırılması

Aytuğ Coşkuner(ÜSKÜDAR ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-8876-5806
Ömer Şevgin(ÜSKÜDAR ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0003-2145-5939
Pages
216–222
Publication Date
2024-06-30
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Results and Conclusion: The findings revealed no significant link between the duration and location of handgun carriage and the participants’ low back pain and sleep quality scores (p>0.05).

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Objective & Hypothesis:Introduction and Objective: This research aimed to examine the impact of handgun carriage on chronic low back pain and sleep quality in individuals who carry a handgun, hypothesizing that carrying a handgun could lead to pain.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: The study involved 595 participants aged 21-40 in Istanbul, utilizing face-toface and online surveys.
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Conclusion & Impact:Results and Conclusion: The findings revealed no significant link between the duration and location of handgun carriage and the participants’ low back pain and sleep quality scores (p>0.05).
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
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⚙️Variables:Kronik Bel Ağrısı · Uyku Kalitesi · Tabanca

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Introduction and Objective: This research aimed to examine the impact of handgun carriage on chronic low back pain and sleep quality in individuals who carry a handgun, hypothesizing that carrying a handgun could lead to pain. The objective was to analyze the effects of handgun carriage on low back pain and sleep quality in this group. Materials and Methods: The study involved 595 participants aged 21-40 in Istanbul, utilizing face-toface and online surveys. Participants completed a demographic form, Revised Oswestry Low Back Pain Scale, Numeric Pain Scale, and Jenkins Sleep Scale. Results and Conclusion: The findings revealed no significant link between the duration and location of handgun carriage and the participants’ low back pain and sleep quality scores (p>0.05). However, a significant association was observed between daily handgun carriage time, handgun carrying style, and low back pain and sleep quality scores (p<0.05). Pearson correlation analysis indicated a negative correlation between low back pain and sleep quality. The impact of handgun carriage on chronic low back pain and sleep quality varies depending on several factors. Our study’s results suggest a negative relationship between chronic low back pain and sleep quality .

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Giriş ve Amaç: Bu çalışma tabanca taşıyan bireylerde tabanca taşımanın ağrıya neden olabileceği varsayımından tabanca taşımanın kronik bel ağrısı ve uyku kalitesi ile ilişkisinin incelenmesi için planlanmıştır. Çalışmanın amacı tabanca taşıyan bireylerde tabanca taşımanın bel ağrısı ve uyku kalitesi üzerindeki etkilerinin incelemektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya İstanbul ilinde ikamet eden 21-40 yaş arası 595 birey katıldı. Çalışma yüz yüze ve online anket şeklinde uygulandı. Katılımcılardan demografik bilgiler formu, Revize Oswestry Bel Ağrısı Skalası, Numerik Ağrı Skalası ve Jenkins Uyku Ölçeğini doldurmaları istendi. Bulgular ve Sonuç: Katılımcıların tabanca taşıma süreleri, tabanca taşıma yeri ile bel ağrısı ve uyku kalitesi puanları arasında ilişki istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bulunamadı (p>0,05). Katılımcıların günlük tabanca taşıma süreleri, tabanca taşıma şekilleri ile bel ağrısı ve uyku kalitesi puanları arasında ilişki istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bulundu (p<0,05). Pearson korelasyon analizi sonucuna göre bel ağrısı ile uyku kalitesi arasında negatif bir ilişki bulundu. Tabanca taşıyan bireylerde tabanca taşımanın birçok faktöre bağlı olarak kronik bel ağrısı ve uyku üzerine etkisi vardır. Çalışmamızdaki sonuca göre kronik bel ağrısı ile uyku kalitesi birbiriyle negatif yönde ilişkilidir.

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Coşkuner, A., Şevgin, Ö. (2024). Investigation of the Effects of Carrying a Handgun on Low Back Pain and Sleep Quality. Sağlık Akademisyenleri Dergisi, Cilt: 11 Sayı: 2, 216–222. https://doi.org/10.52880/sagakaderg.1390372

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