scholarly journals Low Back Pain among Medical Students in Belgrade (Serbia): A Cross-Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isidora Vujcic ◽  
Nemanja Stojilovic ◽  
Eleonora Dubljanin ◽  
Nebojsa Ladjevic ◽  
Ivana Ladjevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Aim. To examine the prevalence of low back pain, to identify self-perceived triggers of low back pain, and to investigate the impact of perceived pain on the daily activities and mood among medical students. Methods. This cross-sectional study enrolled 459 fourth year students at the Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade during December 2014. The anonymous questionnaire was used for data collection. In data analysis, the chi-square test and t-test were used. Results. The lifetime prevalence of low back pain was 75.8%, 12-month prevalence 59.5%, and point prevalence 17.2%. Chronic low back pain was experienced by 12.4% of the students. Both the lifetime (p=0.001) and the 12-month (p=0.001) low back pain prevalence rates were significantly higher among female medical students. Mental stress during an exam period (p=0.001), sitting at the university (p=0.002), fatigue (p=0.043), improper body posture (p=0.005), and lack of exercise (p=0.001) as self-perceived triggers of low back pain were significantly more often reported by female students, compared to males. Regarding daily functioning, the experience of low back pain mostly affects students sleeping (14.6%) and walking (12.0%). Conclusions. The prevalence of LBP is high among Belgrade medical students and significantly affects their everyday functioning.

scholarly journals Impact of Low Back Pain Clinical Trials Measured by the Altmetric Score: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Costa Araujo ◽  
Dafne Port Nascimento ◽  
Gabrielle Zoldan Gonzalez ◽  
Christopher G Maher ◽  
Leonardo Oliveira Pena Costa
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Impact Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Citations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Publishing Journal

BACKGROUND There is interest from authors and publishers in sharing the results of their studies over the Internet in order to increase their readership. In this way, articles tend to be discussed and the impact of these articles tends to be increased. In order to measure this type of impact, a new score (named Altmetric) was created. Altmetric aims to understand the individual impact of each article through the attention attracted online. OBJECTIVE The primary objective of this study was to analyze potential factors related with the publishing journal and the publishing trial that could be associated with Altmetric scores on a random sample of low back pain randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The secondary objective of this study was to describe the characteristics of these trials and their Altmetric scores. METHODS We searched for all low back pain RCTs indexed on the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro; www.pedro.org.au) published between 2010 and 2015. A total of 200 articles were randomly selected, and we extracted data related to the publishing trial, the publishing journal, methodological quality of the trials (measured by the 0-10 item PEDro scale), and total and individual scores of Altmetric mentioned and Altmetric reader. The study was a cross-sectional study, and multivariate regression models and descriptive statistics were used. RESULTS A total of four variables were associated with Altmetric mentioned score: impact factor (β-coefficient=3.4 points), number of years since publication (β-coefficient=–4.9 points), number of citations divided by years since publication (β-coefficient=5.2 points), and descriptive title (β-coefficient=–29.4 points). Only one independent variable was associated with Altmetric reader score: number of citations divided by years since publication (β-coefficient=10.1 points, 95% CI 7.74-12.46). We also found that the majority of articles were published in English, with a descriptive title, and published in open access journals endorsing the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement. CONCLUSIONS Researchers should preferably select high impact factor journals for submission and use declarative or interrogative titles, as these factors are likely to increase the visibility of their studies in social media.

scholarly journals Prevalence of low back pain among females in physiotherapy compared to medicine college in University of Hail

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-44
Author(s):  
Aisha Ansari ◽  
Mohammad Shahid Ali
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Physiotherapy Students

Background: Some studies have demonstrated that physiotherapists have a high prevalence of low back pain (LBP). The relationship between physiotherapy students, who are possibly open to the same LBP professional risks as graduates, and LBP has never been established. Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate the association between undergraduate physiotherapy study and LBP. Settings: University of Hail, female Campus. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out at University of Hail, K.S.A. A survey-based learning was carried out with physiotherapy and medical students. The target population of this study consists of 120 medical and physiotherapy students, where 60 were Medical and 60 were physiotherapy students. The sample was randomly selected from the University of Hail (female campus). The Social Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 18.0 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL, USA) will be used to analyze the entered data. Descriptive statistics such as Chi square test, U test, correlation, graphs as well as percentages will be used to describe the participants. Result: Physiotherapy students reported a higher prevalence of LBP when compared with the medical students in all measures. There were no changes between the courses regarding pain intensity and disability.

scholarly journals Prevalence and correlates of low back pain among undergraduate medical students in Serbia, a cross-sectional study

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e11055
Author(s):  
Irena Ilic ◽  
Vesna Milicic ◽  
Sandra Grujicic ◽  
Ivana Zivanovic Macuzic ◽  
Sanja Kocic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Family History ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sleeping Position

Background Low back pain (LBP) is a serious health problem among medical students. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors for LBP among Serbian medical students. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed among medical students at one University in Serbia. Data was collected by a self-reported questionnaire. Logistic regression was used to determine the factors associated with LBP; results from the analyses were expressed as odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results The study sample comprised 499 medical students, giving a response rate of 92.9%. The mean age of the participants was 22.0 ± 2.2 years (range 18–34). Overall, 20.8% (104/499) of medical students had LBP at the time of study. Cigarette smoking (OR = 2.5, 95% CI [1.5–4.2], p = 0.001), stress during classes (OR = 1.8, 95% CI [1.1–3.0], p = 0.039), incorrect sleeping position (OR = 1.9, 95% CI [1.2–3.1], p = 0.006) and family history of LBP (OR = 1.6, 95% CI [1.1–2.7], p = 0.047) were independently associated with high prevalence of LBP at the time of the study. Conclusions LBP is a highly prevalent health problem in medical students in Serbia. The association between LBP and cigarette smoking, stress during classes, incorrect sleeping position and LBP in family history has been observed in medical students.

scholarly journals Neck Pain and Low Back Pain in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Du Jerry Y ◽  
Aichmair Alexander ◽  
Schroeder Joshua E ◽  
Kiely Paul D ◽  
Nguyen Joseph T ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Pain-related factors associated with lost work days in nurses with low back pain: A cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saurab Sharma ◽  
Nischal Shrestha ◽  
Mark P. Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lost Work ◽  
Constant Pain ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBackground and aimsChronic low back pain is known to contribute to lost work days (LWDs) in nurses. However, there is a limited understanding of the factors that moderate the impact of low back pain (LBP) on LWDs – in particular factors that are modifiable and that could therefore be the treatment targets of interventions designed to help nurses more effectively manage LBP.This study aims to identify pain-related factors that are associated with LWDs in nurses with LBP, in order to inform the development of interventions that could reduce LBP-related work dysfunction and improve patient care.MethodsA cross sectional study was conducted on 111 female nurses who were asked to answer questions regarding demographic information, work history, presence or absence of LBP, number of LWDs due to illness, and a number of factors that could potentially be related to LWDs including: (1) average and worst pain intensity; (2) the temporal pattern of LBP (constant versus intermittent); (3) pain aggravating factors (lifting, bending, walking, and standing); and (4) pain alleviating factors (medications, rest, exercise).ResultsSixty-five percent (n = 72) of the sample reported LBP. Constancy of pain and having a LBP problem that was alleviated by rest were significantly associated with the number of LWDs, while maximum and average LBP intensity were only weakly associated.ConclusionThe findings provide important new information regarding whatis (and of equal importance) what is not associated with LWDs in nurses with LBP.ImplicationsTo effectively reduce LBP-related work disability, interventions may need to teach nurses how to better manage constant pain and remain active despite pain, rather than focus on pain reduction. Research to examine the potential efficacy of such treatment approaches for nurses with LBP is warranted.

Low back pain in Brazilian medical students: a cross-sectional study in 629 individuals

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 939-942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camille Tavares ◽  
Cintia Sophia Salvi ◽  
Renato Nisihara ◽  
Thelma Skare
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Keluhan Low Back Pain Pada Karyawan Bagian Line Plywood Di PT. Sumber Graha Sejahtera Luwu

2022 ◽  
pp. 1476-1486
Author(s):  
Ilma Helmalia Putri ◽  
Sumiaty ◽  
Fatmah Afrianty Gobel
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
International Labour Organization ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

Data dari International Labour Organization tahun 2018 menyebutkan bahwa lebih dari 1,8 juta kematian akibat kerja terjadi setiap tahunnya di 156 kawasan Asia dan Pasifik. Menurut world health organization sekitar 70-80% penduduk di negara maju pernah mengalami low back pain, setiap tahun 15- 45% orang dewasa menderita low back pain. Faktor yang mempengaruhi low back pain adalah umur, lama kerja, beban kerja, sikap kerja, dan indeks masa tubuh, tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor yang berhubungan dengan keluhan low back pain pada karyawan bagian line plywood di PT. Sumber Graha Sejahtera Luwu  Tahun 2021. Jenis penelitian adalah kuantitatif metode Cross-Sectional Study dengan pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 122 orang. Data diambil dengan menggunakan kuesioner dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji Chi-square pada tingkat kepercayaan 95%. Hasil penelitian diperoleh ada hubungan antara umur dengan keluhan low back pain (p=0,000), ada hubungan antara lama kerja dengan keluhan low back pain nilai (p=0.047), ada hubungan antara beban kerja dengan keluhan low back pain nilai (p=0.000) dan ada hubungan antara sikap kerja dengan keluhan low back pain nilai (p=0.000) serta ada hubungan antara indeks masa tubuh dengan keluhan low back pain nilai (p=0.000). Diharapkan peneliti selanjutnya untuk lebih dapat menganalisis secara mendalam mengenai faktor yang berhubungan dengan keluhan low back pain pada karyawan.

scholarly journals Hubungan Asupan Zat Gizi dengan Kejadian Nyeri Punggung Bawah pada Pekerja di PT. Varia Usaha Beton Makassar

2021 ◽  
pp. 992-1003
Author(s):  
Ifka Daristi ◽  
Muhammad Ikhtiar ◽  
Sitti Patimah
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Nyeri Punggung Bawah (NPB) merupakan masalah kesehatan dunia yang sangat umum, yang menyebabkan pembatasan aktivitas dan juga ketidak hadiran kerja. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kuantitatif dengan menggunakan observasional analitik dan rancangan cross sectional study. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 48 orang Pekerja, penarikan sampel menggunakan metode sampling jenuh. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara asupan zat gizi dengan kejadian nyeri punggung bawah pada pekerja di PT. Varia usaha Beton Makassar Tahun 2020. Hasil dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa rerata asupan zat gizi responden adalah energi 2317,3 Kkal (92,5% AKG), protein 80,8 gr (124,0% AKG), kalsium 270,8 mg (26,6% AKG), magnesium 337,1 mg (94,8% AKG), fosfor 1042,1 mg (146,7% AKG), dan vitamin D 7,8 mcg (52,3% AKG). Dengan jumlah presentase responden yang mengalami risiko nyeri punggung bawah pada kategori rendah (14,6%), Sedang (64,6%), Tinggi (20,8%). Jika berdasarkan uji pearson Chi-Square asupan energi, protein, kalisum, magnesium, fosfor, dan vitamin D tidak berhubungan secara bermakna dengan kejadian low back pain dengan nilai signifikansi secara berturut-turut adalah p=0,711; p=0,40;. p=0,756, p=0,266, p=0,136, dan p=0,594. Dari hasil penelitian tersebut diharapkan kepada perusahaan agar dapat lebih memperhatikan gizi atau makanan pekerja karena keadaan gizi yang rendah dapat menurunkan daya kerja dan produktivitas kerja

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