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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Exploring the Pain Situation, Pain Impact, and Educational Preferences of Pain Among Adults in Mainland China, a Cross-Sectional Study.

Jiafan He, Mimi Mun Yee Tse, Tyrone Tai On Kwok, Timothy Chung Ming Wu, Shukkwan Tang

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Jiafan HeSchool of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong 999077, Hong Kong.ORCID 0009-0008-0815-5783
Mimi Mun Yee TseSchool of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong 999077, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0001-9428-8719
Tyrone Tai On KwokSchool of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong 999077, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0002-9070-7354
Timothy Chung Ming WuSchool of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong 999077, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0001-7733-2685
Shukkwan TangSchool of Nursing, Caritas Medical Centre, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong 999077, Hong Kong.

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Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to investigate the pain situation, functional limitations, treatment used, care-seeking behaviors, and educational preferences of adults with pain in mainland China.

methodsAn online questionnaire was developed through expert validation, and participants were recruited via social media platforms. Inclusion criteria required having access to the Internet and smartphones, while individuals with significant cognitive impairments or severe mental illness were excluded.

results1566 participants, predominantly male (951) with a mean age of 30.24, were included. A total of 80.1% of the respondents reported experiencing pain, with over half suffering from chronic pain. Pain primarily affects the neck, lower back, and upper back, especially chronic low back pain. Pain significantly impacted various aspects of life, including mood, physical activity, work performance, family dynamics, and social relationships, particularly among chronic pain sufferers (

conclusionsChronic pain is highly prevalent in mainland China, leading to emotional distress, decreased work competency, and social isolation, with a strong demand for pain education through smartphone applications.

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educational preferencesfunctional limitationmainland Chinapainpain management

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PMID39942478
PMCPMC11817639

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