The clinical factors associated with benefit finding of complementary medicine use in patients with back pain: A cross-sectional study with cluster analysis

Background Low back pain (LBP) is the commonest cause of disability throughout the world. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with LBP among the construction workers in Nepal. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among the construction workers working in Banepa and Panauti municipalities of Kavre district, from September 2019 to February 2020. Data was collected purposively by face-to-face interview from 402 eligible participants from the both municipalities using semi-structured questionnaire. Mobile-based data collection was done using KoboCollect. Data were exported to and analysed using R-programming software (R-3.6.2). Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were performed. All tests were two tailed and performed at 95% confidence interval (CI). Result One-year prevalence of LBP among construction workers were 52.0% (95%CI: 47.0–57.0). The higher odds of LBP was reported among females [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 2.42; 95%CI: 1.12–5.23], those living below poverty-line (aOR = 2.35; 95%CI: 1.32–4.19), participants with more than five years of work experience (aOR = 1.66; 95%CI: 1.01–2.73) and those with intermediate sleep quality (aOR = 2.06; CI: 1.03–4.11). About 80.0% of construction workers with LBP never seek healthcare services due to: a) time constraints (90.9%), b) financial constraints (18.1%) and c) fear of losing wages on seeking healthcare services (40.9%). The majority of the participants (94.8% among those without LBP and 72.3% among those with LBP) did nothing to prevent or manage LBP. Conclusion The prevalence of LBP in the past one year was high among construction workers where majority of workers never did anything to prevent or manage LBP. Therefore, the public health professionals should set up the health promotion, education, and interventions aimed at increasing awareness on preventive techniques and predisposing factors of LBP.

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The prevalence, characteristics, expenditure and predictors of complementary medicine use in Australians living with gastrointestinal disorders: A cross-sectional study

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice ◽

10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.02.008 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 ◽

pp. 158-169 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Wei C. Gan ◽

Lorraine Smith ◽

Erica McIntyre ◽

Amie Steel ◽

Joanna E. Harnett

Keyword(s):

Complementary Medicine ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Gastrointestinal Disorders ◽

Medicine Use ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Back Pain among High School Students A Cross-Sectional Study

10.5176/2251-3833_ghc15.24 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Janhavi Sirsat ◽

Shivram Kumar ◽

Zahra Rehman ◽

Rachel Rajan ◽

Roaa A. Al-Qatrani ◽

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Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Back Pain ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated

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Use of Complementary Medicine in Competitive Sports: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study

Complementary Medicine Research ◽

10.1159/000511247 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Gabriele Rotter ◽

Lisa Schollbach ◽

Sylvia Binting ◽

Christina Dornquast ◽

Johannes Scherr ◽

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Keyword(s):

Complementary Medicine ◽

Elite Athletes ◽

Measurement Instrument ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Relaxation Techniques ◽

Competitive Sports ◽

Medicine Use ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Standardized Measurement

Background: Although complementary medicine is frequently used in Germany, there is almost no information about complementary medicine use in competitive sports. The aim was to assess the use of complementary medicine among elite athletes in Germany. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study among athletes was performed between March 2012 and September 2013. Athletes of both sexes who visited a sports medical outpatient clinic in Munich, Bavaria were included. Data about the use of complementary medicine were collected by means of a standardized measurement instrument, the German version of the international complementary and alternative medicine questionnaire. Results: Of the 334 athletes (female 25%, mean age 20.2 ± 6.6 years) who completed all 4 sections of the questionnaire, 69% reported the use of at least one type of complementary medicine within the last 12 months. 505 athletes (female 26%, mean age 20.5 ± 7.0 years) completed at least one section of the questionnaire entirely. Within 12 months, the osteopath (11%), herbal medicine (17%), vitamins/minerals (32%), and relaxation techniques (15%) were the most frequently visited/used in relation to the respective sections of the questionnaire. Conclusion: Complementary medicine is frequently used by athletes in Germany. The efficacy, safety, and costs of complementary medicine should be investigated in clinical trials among athletes in the future.

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