Prevalence and Risk Factors of Work-Related Lower Back Pain among Radiographers in the State of Kuwait

Background. Work-related lower back pain (WrLBP) is a global health issue and a rising concern in the State of Kuwait. The prevalence and the risk factors of WrLBP among radiographers are not well documented. Objective. The purpose of the study was to determine the one-year prevalence, characteristics, impact, and physical risk factors of WrLBP among radiographers in the State of Kuwait. Methods. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 200 radiographers. The questionnaire collected data on demographics, physical risk factors, and the occurrence of WrLBP in the previous 12 months. Descriptive statistics, frequency calculations, and chi-square analyses were performed. Results. One hundred forty-six radiographers completed and returned the questionnaires with a response rate of 73% (146/200). The one-year prevalence of WrLBP was 16%. The prevalence of WrLBP was not significantly associated with the participants’ demographics. Although WrLBP was significantly associated with work demands, the overall impact of WrLBP on work duties was minimal. Conclusions. The occurrence of WrLBP among radiographers in Kuwait was low, particularly when compared to healthcare providers involved in more patient handling and direct contact. However, various physical risk factors were identified. Further research is needed to investigate the effect of a treatment and prevention program on the prevalence of WrLBP.

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Quantitative Measures of Physical Risk Factors Associated with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Elbow: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16010130 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 130 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

David H. Seidel ◽

Dirk M. Ditchen ◽

Ulrike M. Hoehne-Hückstädt ◽

Monika A. Rieger ◽

Benjamin Steinhilber

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Well Being ◽

Special Focus ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Physical Risk ◽

Physical Risk Factors

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders at the elbow are a common health problem, which highly impacts workers’ well-being and performance. Besides existing qualitative information, there is a clear lack of quantitative information of physical risk factors associated with specific disorders at the elbow (SDEs). Objective: To provide evidence-based quantitative measures of physical risk factors associated with SDEs. Methods: Studies were searched from 2007 to 2017 in Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane Work. The identified risk factors were grouped in main- and sub-categories of exposure using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) framework for rating evidence. Results: 133 different risk-factor specifications were identified in 10/524 articles and were grouped into 5 main- and 16 sub-categories of exposure. The risk factors were significantly associated with lateral epicondylitis, medial epicondylitis, or ulnar neuropathy. Significant risk factors such as wrist angular velocity (5°/s, with increasing prevalence ratio of 0.10%/(°/s), or forearm supination (≥45° and ≥5% of time combined with forceful lifting) were found. Conclusions: This review delivers a categorization of work-related physical risk-factor specifications for SDEs with a special focus on quantitative measures, ranked for evidence. These results may build the base for developing risk assessment methods and prospective preventive measures.

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704 Work-related psychosocial and physical risk factors and upper limb disorders in hand-intensive health care workers – an applied epidemiological perspective

10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.989 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Birgit A Greiner ◽

Sheilah Nolan ◽

Dervla A Hogan

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Health Care ◽

Upper Limb ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Work Related ◽

Care Workers ◽

Physical Risk ◽

Physical Risk Factors ◽

Upper Limb Disorders

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0031 Work-related physical risk factors for specific shoulder disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis

10.1136/oemed-2017-104636.21 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Henk van der Molen ◽

Chiara Foresti ◽

Joost Daams ◽

Monique Frings-Dresen ◽

Paul Kuijer

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Work Related ◽

Physical Risk ◽

Physical Risk Factors ◽

Shoulder Disorders

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Relationship between simultaneous exposure to ergonomic risk factors and work-related lower back pain: a cross-sectional study based on the fourth Korean working conditions survey

Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine ◽

10.1186/s40557-018-0269-1 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jae-Yeop Kim ◽

Ji-Su Shin ◽

Myeong-Seob Lim ◽

Hyeon-Gyeong Choi ◽

Sung-Kyeong Kim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Back Pain ◽

Working Conditions ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Simultaneous Exposure ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Work Related ◽

Lower Back ◽

Ergonomic Risk Factors

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Physical risk factors for adolescent neck and mid back pain: a systematic review

Chiropractic & Manual Therapies ◽

10.1186/s12998-018-0206-y ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Brigitte Wirth ◽

Tobias Potthoff ◽

Sandra Rosser ◽

Barry Kim Humphreys ◽

Eling D. de Bruin

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Back Pain ◽

Physical Risk ◽

Physical Risk Factors

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Short-Term Physical Risk Factors for New Episodes of Low Back Pain

Spine ◽

10.1097/00007632-199908010-00009 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 24 (15) ◽

pp. 1556 ◽

Cited By ~ 89

Author(s):

Peter R. Croft ◽

Ann C. Papageorgiou ◽

Elaine Thomas ◽

Gary J. Macfarlane ◽

Alan J. Silman

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Low Back ◽

Short Term ◽

Physical Risk ◽

Physical Risk Factors

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Work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors cluster with obesity, smoking and physical inactivity

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health ◽

10.1007/s00420-020-01627-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mandy van den Berge ◽

Allard J. van der Beek ◽

Rukiye Türkeli ◽

Marike van Kalken ◽

Gerben Hulsegge

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Educational Level ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Lifestyle Factors ◽

Psychosocial Risk Factors ◽

Psychosocial Risk ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Risk ◽

Physical Risk ◽

Physical Risk Factors

Abstract Objective This study investigated associations between the co-existence of multiple types of work-related psychosocial and physical risk factors, and (1) obesity; (2) smoking; and (3) leisure-time physical inactivity. It also aimed to identify sociodemographic characteristics related to clustering of work-related risk factors and lifestyle factors. Methods Cross-sectional data on work-related risk factors (e.g., decision authority and repetitive movements) and lifestyle was measured using a standardized questionnaire among 52,563 Dutch workers in health care, services, manufacturing and public sector. Multiple-adjusted logistic regression models assessed associations between the co-existence of multiple types of psychosocial and physical risk factors and lifestyle factors. Additionally, logistic regression models related age, gender and educational level to clustering of risk factors and lifestyle factors. Results The co-existence of multiple types of work-related psychosocial risk factors was associated with higher odds of smoking and being physically inactive. For example, workers exposed to three psychosocial risk factors had a 1.55 times higher odds of being physically inactive (95%CI: 1.42–1.70) compared to unexposed workers. A higher number of physical risk factors was also significantly associated with higher odds of smoking and obesity. The co-existence of multiple types of physical risk factors was not associated with higher odds of physical inactivity. Clustering of work-related risk factors and at least one unhealthy lifestyle factor occurred in particular among workers with low educational level. Conclusions Results imply that interventions are needed that focus on workers with a low educational level and address work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors as well as lifestyle.

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