scholarly journals Associations between the number of children, age at childbirths and prevalence of chronic low back pain: the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Heuch ◽  
Ivar Heuch ◽  
Knut Hagen ◽  
Kjersti Storheim ◽  
John-Anker Zwart

Abstract Background Associations between childbirths and subsequent risk of low back pain (LBP) have not been clarified. Changes in sex hormone levels or lumbar posture during pregnancy may have an impact on LBP later in life. The purpose of this study was to explore associations between the number of childbirths, age at childbirths and prevalence of chronic LBP in a general population of women. Methods Data were obtained from the Norwegian community-based Nord-Trøndelag Health Study, HUNT2 (1995–1997). Women aged 20–69 years indicated whether they suffered from chronic LBP, defined as LBP persisting at least 3 months continuously during last year. Information about LBP was collected from 3936 women who had experienced no childbirths, 3143 women who had delivered one child only and 20,584 women who had delivered 2 or more children. Of these, 7339 women reported chronic LBP. The 595 women who were pregnant when information was collected were considered separately, regardless of previous births, with 80 women reporting chronic LBP. Associations with prevalence of chronic LBP were examined by generalised linear modelling with adjustment for potential confounders in a cross-sectional design. Results Women who had delivered one child only showed a higher prevalence of chronic LBP than women with no childbirths (prevalence ratio (PR) 1.11; 95% CI: 1.01–1.22). Among women with one or more childbirths, no overall change in prevalence could be demonstrated with an increasing number of children in analyses adjusted for age at first delivery. In women with at least two childbirths, an age less than 20 years at first childbirth was associated with an increased prevalence of chronic LBP (PR 1.36; 95% CI: 1.25–1.49; compared with age 25–29 years). No association was observed between age at last delivery and chronic LBP. The lowest prevalence of chronic LBP was found among women who were currently pregnant (PR 0.80; 95% CI: 0.63–1.00; compared with women with no childbirths). Conclusions Having experienced at least one childbirth seems to be associated with a higher prevalence of chronic LBP later in life. A young age at first childbirth is also associated with a long-lasting increased prevalence.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Wulandari ◽  
Dwi Setyawan ◽  
Alfan Zubaidi

Abstract : Risk factors, Low Back Pain, Prosthetics and Orthotics Students of Health Polytechnic of Surakarta. Low Back Pain (LBP) or lower back pain is a common health problem that found in many people, not only in older people but also in younger nowadays. Low Back Pain associated with many kind of conditions and also risk factors. The etiology of LBP is widely accepted to be multi-factorial. The objectives of this study were to determine the risk factors causing LBP on Prosthetics and Orthotics students of Health Polytechnic of Surakarta. The study is cross sectional design used a questionnaire instrument to all Prosthetics and Orthotics students. Data analysis was performed by Chi square. The results showed that the prevalence of LBP after being Prosthetics and Orthotics students of Health Polytechnic of Surakarta is 32,2%. Risk factors associated with Low Back Pain were exercise (p value 0,033), daily time spend standing (p value 0,046), lifting (p value 0,027) and perceived stress (p value 0,008). Gender, body mass index and daily time spend sitting were not associate with Low Back Pain.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Heuch ◽  
Ivar Heuch ◽  
Knut Hagen ◽  
Elin Pettersen Sørgjerd ◽  
Bjørn Olav Åsvold ◽  
...  

ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to examine the risk of diabetes associated with the presence or absence of chronic low back pain, considering both cross-sectional and cohort data.Research design and methodsAnalyses were based on the Norwegian HUNT2 and HUNT3 surveys of Nord-Trøndelag County. The prevalence of diabetes was compared in groups with and without chronic low back pain among 45 157 participants aged 30–69 years. Associations between low back pain at baseline and risk of diabetes were examined in an 11-year follow-up of 30 380 individuals with no baseline diagnosis of diabetes. The comorbidity between diabetes and low back pain was assessed at the end of follow-up. All analyses were carried out considering generalized linear models incorporating adjustment for other relevant risk factors.ResultsCross-sectional analyses did not reveal any association between low back pain and diabetes. With adjustment for age, body mass index, physical activity and smoking, the cohort study of women showed a significant association between low back pain at baseline and risk of diabetes (RR 1.30; 95%  CI 1.09 to 1.54, p=0.003). The association differed between age groups (p=0.015), with a stronger association in relatively young women. In men, no association was found in the whole age range (RR 1.02; 95%  CI 0.86 to 1.21, p=0.82). No association was observed between diabetes and chronic low back pain at the end of follow-up.ConclusionAmong younger women, those with chronic low back pain may have an increased risk of diabetes.


Author(s):  
Kimiko Tomioka ◽  
Teruyo Kitahara ◽  
Midori Shima ◽  
Keigo Saeki

This study examined a cross-sectional association between self-reported low back pain (LBP) and unemployment among working-age people, and estimated the impact of self-reported LBP on unemployment. We used anonymized data from a nationally representative survey (24,854 men and 26,549 women aged 20–64 years). The generalized estimating equations of the multivariable Poisson regression models stratified by gender were used to estimate the adjusted prevalence ratio (PR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for unemployment. The population attributable fraction (PAF) was calculated using Levin’s method, with the substitution method for 95% CI estimation. The prevalence of self-reported LBP was 9.0% in men and 11.1% in women. The prevalence of unemployment was 9.3% in men and 31.7% in women. After adjusting for age, socio-economic status, lifestyle habits, and comorbidities, the PR (95% CI) for the unemployment of the LBP group was 1.32 (1.19–1.47) in men and 1.01 (0.96–1.07) in women, compared with the respective non-LBP group. The PAF (95% CI) of unemployment associated with self-reported LBP was 2.8% (1.6%, 4.2%) in men. Because the total population of Japanese men aged 20–64 in 2013 was 36,851 thousand, it was estimated that unemployment in 1037 thousand of the Japanese male working population was LBP-related.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Tintin Sukartini ◽  
Lailatun Ni'mah ◽  
Risma Wahyuningtyas

Introduction: Low back pain was discomfort sensation in the lower back area or above the gluteal. Low back pain was a potential health problem for ride-hailing riders. This study aimed to describe of low back pain in online ride-hailing in Surabaya.Method: This study was done in Surabaya, used a cross-sectional design. The sample was 100 respondents using a consecutive sampling technique. Data were obtained using a questionnaire and describe using crosstabs statistical.Results: Online ride-hailing experienced low back pain amounts 61% and has not experienced amounts of 39%. Respondents have experienced low back pain aged >30 years (43%), normal BMI (41%), work position (35%), work duration > 8 hours per day (50%), work period > 5 months (52%), smoking (50%), and not exercising (46%).Conclusion: Low back pain incident has a high value that amounts to 61%. Online ride-hailing are advised to pay attention to the duration of work and work position. Enough rest time and apply an ergonomic working position can prevent the fatigue that causes low back pain.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Rahmad Gurusinga ◽  
Tati Murni KaroKaro ◽  
Kardina Hayati ◽  
Sarmana . ◽  
Bunga Br Saragih

Low back pain (LBP) is a very common world health problem, which causes activity restrictions and also absenteeism from work. Low back pain can reduce human productivity, 50-80% of workers worldwide have experienced low back pain where almost a third of their age have experienced some type of low back pain which is the second disease after the flu. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between sitting and sitting posture with complaints of low back pain among fish cutter workers at UD. Dumbo Jaya Group, Kota Galuh Village, Perbaungan District, Serdang Bedagai Regency. The research method uses an analytical survey with a cross sectional design. The number of samples as many as 31 fish cutter workers, data collection using questionnaires and data analysis using the chi-square test with a significant level of 95% or p≤α (0.05). The results showed that there was a significant relationship between length of sitting and complaints of low back pain in fish cutter workers P = 0.013 < = 0.05 and there was a significant relationship between sitting posture and complaints of low back pain in fish cutter workers P = 0.039 < = 0.05. It is recommended for fish cutter workers to be able to arrange rest hours and a good sitting posture so that lower back pain does not occur.  


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 4830-4835
Author(s):  
Waqar M Naqvi ◽  
Laukik Vaidya ◽  
Kiran Kumar

Fear is an uncomfortable feeling, which results from the proximity of actual threat or pain. A strong correlation exists between fear and pain. Kinesiophobia is the phobia of activity and physical movement, which results from a sensation of sensitivity to painful injury or reinjury. Low back pain (LBP) is among the frequent disorders of the musculoskeletal system. LBP is mainly due to bad postures and poor organisational ergonomics. Kinesiophobia has adverse effects on rehabilitation outcomes. So the systematic application of graded exposure to movements is recommended in patients with Kinesiophobia to prevent pain-related anxiety. We compared Kinesiophobia's impact on patients with both acute and chronic LBP. We aimed to find out the role of Kinesiophobia in patients having LBP. The survey-based research using Tampa scale of Kinesiophobia was conducted with cross-sectional design. It included participants of both genders,in the age group of 18-65 who were diagnosed with acute and chronic low back pain. Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, Evaluation Performa, NPRS and Goniometer were used as outcome measures for the study. The patients were thoroughly examined, and they were evaluated using the Tampa Scale. Scoring to 17-items Tampa Scale was performedin4-point Likert scale varying from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree.” After the inversion of items 4, 8, 12, 16, the final score was determined. The total score ranges from a minimum of 17 to a maximum of 68. It was concluded that Kinesiophobia plays a crucial role in LBP, especially chronic LBP.


BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e031692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Heuch ◽  
Ivar Heuch ◽  
Knut Hagen ◽  
Elin Pettersen Sørgjerd ◽  
Bjørn Olav Åsvold ◽  
...  

ObjectiveLow back pain (LBP) is a major problem in modern society and it is important to study possible risk factors for this disorder. People with diabetes are often affected by LBP, but whether diabetes represents a risk factor for LBP has not been studied in detail. The aim of this study was to explore the association between diabetes and subsequent risk of chronic LBP.DesignAn 11-year follow-up study.SettingThe Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT2; 1995–1997) and HUNT3 (2006–2008) surveys of Nord-Trøndelag County in Norway.Main outcome measureChronic LBP, defined as LBP persisting at least 3 months continuously during the last year.ParticipantsA total of 18 972 persons without chronic LBP at baseline in HUNT2, and 6802 persons who reported chronic LBP at baseline in HUNT2.MethodsAssociations between diabetes and risk of chronic LBP among individuals aged 30–69 years were examined by generalised linear modelling.ResultsMen without chronic LBP at baseline showed a significant association between diabetes and risk of chronic LBP (relative risk (RR) 1.43, 95% CI 1.04 to 1.96, p=0.043). In women, no association was found (RR 1.01, 95% CI 0.69 to 1.48, p=0.98). No association could be established between diabetes and recurrence or persistence of chronic LBP after 11 years in either sex.ConclusionsMen with a diagnosis of diabetes may have a higher risk of subsequently experiencing chronic LBP.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mir Mahmood Asrar ◽  
Babita Ghai ◽  
Dhanuk Pushpendra ◽  
Dipika Bansal

AbstractLow back pain (LBP) is a major health concern and is closely associated with psychosocial morbidity and diminished Health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This is minimally investigated in community-based samples of developing nations like India. This study is aimed to specifically investigate the exposure-outcome associations between LBP and burden of disability (Modified Oswestry questionnaire (MODQ)), psychological morbidities (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21)), and HRQoL (Short Form -12 version 2 (SF12V2). A Cross-sectional study using a community-based sample of LBP positive population was conducted. The range of treatment options sought was also collected. Chi-square tests and independent t-test were used to analyze the data. Of 1531 recruited participants, 871(57%) were identified as LBP positive of whom 60% were females. Mean (SD) of age and pain intensity of LBP patients was 33 (11) years and numeric rating scale4.2 (2.6) respectively. Two-third reported minimal/moderate disability. Mean (SD) scores of depression 11.87 (4.05), anxiety (8.32), stress 13.7 (5.98), physical and mental summary scores of SF-12v2 were 47.9 (7.4) and 42.2 (10.4). A multitude of remedial options was sought for the ailment. LBP causes significant disability and psychological morbidity among affected population. This may adversely affect their HRQoL and subsequently productivity. Acupuncture was a preferred treatment sought by Indian LBP patients.


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