scholarly journals Evaluating the Effectiveness of Lumber Corset Wearing in Low Back Ache: A Rehabilitation Center Based Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-98
Author(s):  
Ahmed I ◽  
Khan Md Jobair ◽  
Khan AR ◽  
Zaman S ◽  
Hawlader MDH
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Therapeutic Benefit ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Rehabilitation Center ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Back Ache ◽  
Poor Relationship

Patients are most commonly advised by medical practitioners even after remaining wide range of controversy regarding wearing of lumber corset in low backache (LBA). Therefore, this study aimed to determine the potential evidence of using lumber orthosis in LBA. The study adopted 50 participants (21 male and 29 female) ages ranging between 20 to 60 years as sample selecting randomly from September to December 2015. Outcome evaluated by calculating and presenting descriptive statistics at 0.05 p-value and x2 test with confidence intervals (95%), Odd Ratio (OR), and Relative Risk (RR). Age and sex were not statistically significant determinants (x2 1.172, p 0.279 and x2 0.593, p 0.441, respectively). Wearing orthosis and reduce pain in a journey found as protective (RR 0.79 and RR 0.94) also poor relationship discovered in considering OR (OR 0.242, 95% CI 0.021-2.780 and OR 0.857, 95% CI 0.164-4.467). Our data were unable to provide adequate proof that wearing lumber corset bring any clinical or therapeutic benefit in managing LBA to the patients.

scholarly journals Antibiotic treatment and resistance in chronic wounds of vascular origin

2016 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 365-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Tzaneva ◽  
Irena Mladenova ◽  
Galina Todorova ◽  
Dimitar Petkov
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Treatment ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
Chronic Wound ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Beta Lactam ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Beta Lactam Antibiotics ◽  
Wide Range

Background and aim. The problem of antibiotic resistance is worldwide and affects many types of pathogens. This phenomenon has been growing for decades and nowadays we are faced with a wide range of worrisome pathogens that are becoming resistant and many pathogens that may soon be untreatable. The aim of this study was to determine the resistance and antibiotic treatment in chronic wounds of vascular origin.Methods. We performed a cross sectional study on a sample of patients with chronic vascular wounds, hospitalized between October 2014 and August 2015, in the Clinic of Vascular Surgery in Trakia Hospital Stara Zagora. The statistical analysis of data was descriptive, considering the p value of ≤0.05, the threshold of statistical significance.Results. In the group of 110 patients, the significantly most frequent chronic wound (p<0.001) was peripheral arteriopathy (47.3%, CI95%: 38.19-56.54). Among 159 strains, 30% of patients having multiple etiology, the species most frequently isolated were Staphylococcus aureus, E.coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus mirabilis with a significant predominance (p<0.05) of the Gram negative (55.1%). The spectrum of strains resistance included the Beta-lactams (36.4%, p<0.001), Macrolides (20%), Tetracyclines (9.1%), Aminoglycosides (8.2%) and Fluoroquinolones (4.5%).Conclusions. Gram negative microorganisms were the main isolates in patients with vascular chronic wound. Significantly predominant was the resistance to the beta-lactam antibiotics.

scholarly journals Prevalence of low back pain and associated factors in adults from a middle-size Brazilian city

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 1575-1582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Everton Alex Carvalho Zanuto ◽  
Jamile Sanches Codogno ◽  
Diego Giulliano Destro Christófaro ◽  
Luiz Carlos Marques Vanderlei ◽  
Jefferson Rosa Cardoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Obese People ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: To determine the prevalence of low back pain and some related variables among adults of both genders.Methods: Was conduct a cross-sectional study of population-based in the urban area of Presidente Prudente, São Paulo. The sample consisted of 743 adult residents for over two years in this city. Low back pain, quality of sleep and physical activity were collected through face to face interview at the residence of respondents. Was used the chi-square test to analyze the association between variables, later was created tree multivariate models with hierarchical inclusion of confounding factors.Results: The prevalence of low back pain reported last year was 50.2% (95% CI: 46.6, 53.8), and the last week 32.3% (95% CI: 28.9, 35.6). Was association among low back pain and females (p-value = 0.031), older age, lower education, altered sleep and overweight, the adjusted model found that people over the age of 45 years (45 to 59.9 years, OR = 13.1 [1.72-98.5] and ≥ 60 years, OR = 9.10 [1.15-71.7]), with some alteration of sleep (OR = 3.21 [1.84-5.61]) and obese (OR = 2.33 [1:26 to 4:33]) seems to be a risk group for low back pain.Conclusion: The prevalence of low back pain is high and obese people aged over 45 years, with any sleep disturbance are a group at higher risk for low back pain.

scholarly journals Effect of Oral Nigella Sativa on Fasting Blood Glucose in Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Nigella Sativa ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Before And After

Introduction: Nigella Sativa is widely used traditional medicinal plant throughout the world as seeds and oil. It has been used to treat a wide range of disorders including Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Objective: Effect of oral Nigella Sativa on fasting blood glucose in non-diabetic individuals. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 10 healthy non diabetic volunteers aged 20-35 years with normal fasting blood glucose (FBG). Subjects were given Nigella Sativa seeds orally (4gm) twice per day for 2 days. FBG was measured before and after Nigella Sativa supplementation by glucose oxidase methods using bio system A25. Results: The level of the fasting blood glucose was 99.4±3.1 mg/dl in the first day and deceased to 93.1±4.6 mg/dl after Nigella Sativa administration, which was statistically significant (p. value= 0.031). Conclusion: Nigella Sativa significantly reduced the level of blood glucose among non-diabetics adults. The mechanism of action of Nigella sativa needs to be investigated.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kejadian Low Back Pain Di PT. Maruki International Indonesia Makassar

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Adelia Suryani Jonathan ◽  
Mulyadi Mulyadi
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Body Activity

Ergonomic is compatibility between working tools and workers who not suitable can cause workers to feel uncomfortable and decreased worker of productivity. One from things related of ergonomics is work position. In this case such as long standing, lifting, pushing, sitting position, etc. Workers of body activity that is not good in the long term will cause Low back pain (LBP) or Lower Back Pain (NPB).The aim of this study was to analyze the factors associated with the incidence of Low Back Pain in PT. Maruki International Indonesia Makassar .. This research is an observational analytic study with a cross sectional study design, a total sample of 58 people and using a purposive sampling method and data analysis is tested by conducting a statistical test that is chi square.The results showed there was no relation between age and the incidence of low back pain with P-value is 0.697> 0.05, there was a relation between duration time of work and the incidence of low back pain with P-value is 0.004 <0.05 and there was a relation between work ergonomics with the incidence of low back pain with P-value is 0.012 <0.05.Based on the results of this study concluded there ere no relation between the variables with the incidence of low back pain in workers at PT. Maruki International Indonesia Makssar in the factory section 1. Suggestions It is expected that workers improve their working methods of paying attention to health by applying ergonomic work principles to avoid injury, and other occupational diseases.Keywords: Low Back Pain, Age, Duration Of Work, Ergonomics

scholarly journals Chemical exposure in garage workers and related health risks on the biochemical levels: A comparative study in Harar town, eastern Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 205031211984679
Author(s):  
Zerihun Ataro ◽  
Abraham Geremew ◽  
Fekadu Urgessa
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Chemistry ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Chemical Exposure ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Wide Range

Objectives: Occupational exposure to chemicals causes a wide range of biological effects depending on the level and duration of exposure. The current study is intended to determine the differences in biochemical levels among garage workers compared with occupationally nonexposed participants in Harar town, eastern Ethiopia. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in Harar town, eastern Ethiopia. Thirty (30) garage workers were selected and compared with 30 age- and sex-matched control group of teachers and students. Demographic and occupational data were collected using a structured questionnaire by trained data collector. Biochemical levels were measured by automated clinical chemistry analyzer (Autolab 18, Boehringer-Mannheim Diagnostics, the United States). Data were analyzed using STATA Version 13. Results: All of the included garage workers were male. A statistically significant increase were found in alanine aminotransferase (35.60 ± 7.93 vs 19.17 ± 0.91 U/L; P value = 0.0440), aspartate aminotransferase (47.23 ± 4.89 vs 27.03 ± 1.13 U/L; P value = 0.0002), total protein (85.83 ± 1.16 vs 76.40 ± 0.86 g/l; P value < 0.0001), uric acid (7.34 ± 0.29 vs 5.19 ± 0.21 mg/dl; P value < 0.0001), glucose (85.13 ± 3.92 vs 75.60 ± 2.40 mg/dl; P value = 0.0425); total cholesterol (199.40 ± 13.11 vs 140.37 ± 3.81 mg/dl; P value = 0.0001) and triglyceride (143.40 ± 5.79 vs 110.60 ± 8.98 mg/dl; P value = 0.0033) in garage workers compared with control group. On the contrary, a statistically significant decrease were found in albumin (39.37 ± 1.78 vs 46.37 ± 0.56 g/l; P value = 0.0004) and urea (21.63 ± 1.04 vs 27.60 ± 1.69 mg/dl; P value = 0.0039) among garage workers compared with the control group. Conclusion: Our finding indicates that working in the garage changes most of the biochemical levels. Therefore, appropriate and effective safety measures need to be implemented to prevent possible chemical exposure during routine work.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA AKTIVITAS FISIK DENGAN NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH PADA PERAWAT DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH LUWUK BANGGAI

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Esau Katuuk ◽  
Michael Karundeng
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level

Abstract : Low back pain is major cause of disability in workers, and nurses is one of a profession that is more susceptible to get low back pain, its because of risk factors severe physical activity such as lifting medical equipment, lifting patients, and moving patients. The purpose of this study is to know relationship between physical activity and low back pain in nurses at Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Luwuk Banggai. The method of this study uses cross sectional study design. The sample of this study amounted to 100 nurses with random sampling method, and to determine sample size, using Lameshow formula. The results of this study, out of 100 nurses most of them were diagnosed with low back pain (58%) and have serve physical activity (41%) by using the chi-square test at significance level of 95%, it was found that p-value was 0.001 smaller than significant value of 0.05. In conclusion of this study, there is significant relationship between physical activity and low back pain in nurses at Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Luwuk Banggai.Keywords: Low Back Pain, Physical Activity, Nurse.Abstrak : Nyeri punggung bawah merupakan penyebab utama kecacatan pada pekerja, dan perawat adalah salah satu profesi yang lebih rentan terkena Nyeri punggung bawah, dikarenakan salah satu faktor resiko yaitu aktivitas fisik yang berat seperti mengangkat peralatan medis, mengangkat pasien, dan memindahkan pasien. Tujuan studi ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dengan nyeri punggung bawah pada perawat di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Luwuk Banggai. Metode studi ini menggunakan desain penelitian cross-sectional. Sampel studi ini berjumlah 100 perawat dengan metode pengambilan sampel random sampling, dan untuk menentukan besarnya sampel menggunakan rumus Lameshow. Hasil dari penelitian ini, didapatkan dari 100 perawat yang diteliti sebagian besar terdiagnosa nyeri punggung bawah (58%) dan memiliki aktivitas fisik yang berat (41%), dengan menggunakan uji chi-square pada tingkat kemaknaan 95%, didapat bahwa nilai p-value adalah 0,001 lebih kecil dari nilai signfikan 0,05. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara aktivitas fisik dan nyeri punggung bawah pada perawat di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Luwuk Banggai.Kata Kunci : Nyeri Punggung Bawah, Aktivitas Fisik, Perawat.

Cross sectional study on low back ache and its physical determinants in Rayalaseema area – Andhra Pradesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-06
Author(s):  
V Shobha Rani ◽  
◽  
S Usha Devi ◽  
Elizabeth Ran ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Back Ache

scholarly journals The Relationship of Individual, Occupational and Psychological Factors With Low Back Pain Among Steel Industry Workers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Ahmadi ◽  
Habibollah Esmaily ◽  
Seyedeh Paria Pakdaman ◽  
Ehsan Rafeemanesh
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Steel Industry ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Job Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related

Abstract Objectives: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and most costly work-related musculoskeletal disorders. There are numerous factors that may affect the development of this disease. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) and its association with individual, occupational and psychosocial factors among steel industry workers.Methods: For this cross-sectional study, 273 workers in a steel plant were selected by random sampling method. The participants were divided into production (n=168) and administrative (n=105) Workers. Data was collected through in-person interview, physical examination, modified Nordic questionnaire and Osipow questionnaire. Data was analyzed by descriptive statistical methods, chi-square test, t-student،test and logistic regression model using SPSS-20 software. In all statistical analysis P value≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: Despite the young age of participants (39.63±6.32 years) and their short employment duration, the prevalence of LBP was high (38.5%) in this industry. Gender, body mass index, smoking status and total stress score were similar in two groups. No significant relationship was found between LBP and current job status. However, LBP prevalence was significantly associated with age and duration of employment (P<0.05).Conclusion: In our study no association was observed between LBP and the participants' current job status and work- related stress. It appears that life style modifications along with education can decrease the rate of low back pain and its risk factors in employees of this industry.

scholarly journals Non- Specific Low Back Pain among Nurses in Qassim, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abeer Abuzeid Atta Elmannan ◽  
Hajar A. AlHindi ◽  
Reema I. AlBaltan ◽  
Mariah S. AlSaif ◽  
Nouf S. AlMazyad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Non-specific Low back pain (LBP) is a complex and multifactorial health problem. Evidence has shown that LBP is an important occupational hazard and nurses are particularly at high risk. While several studies have addressed the prevalence of LBP worldwide, the prevalence of LBP in Saudi Arabia remains unclear. In this study we aimed to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of LBP among nurses in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was a multicenter cross-sectional study carried out in four major public hospitals in Qassim region. A total of 323 nurses were recruited through a two-stage sampling method. A previously validated questionnaire was used to gather data. The main outcome measures were; LBP prevalence during working life, demographic factors, life-style factors, work-related factors and psychological factors. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to determine factors independently associated with LBP. Results: The study showed that LBP prevalence was 65.6%. Over one third of study participants sought treatment for LBP (38.7%). Age and the type of ward were found significantly associated with LBP (aOR: 0.39; 95% CI: 0.19, 0.77; p value=0.007) & (aOR: 0.36; 95%CI: 0.15, 0.86; p value =0.02), respectively. However, gender, working hours, number of patients, stress and smoking were not identified as LBP risk factors in this study.Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that LBP is a highly prevalent occupational health problem among nurses in Qassim. The highest LBP prevalence in this study was found among nurses aged 20-30 year. Nurses working in the general surgery wards showed a lower risk for LBP. On-the-job training is essential particularly for new and young nurses on proper body mechanics when mobilizing patients or lifting heavy equipment. In addition, there is a need for evidence –based interventions to improve the work-place environment for nurses in hospitals in order to lower LBP prevalence.

scholarly journals Non- Specific Low Back Pain among Nurses in Qassim, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abeer Abuzeid Atta Elmannan ◽  
Hajar A. AlHindi ◽  
Reema I. AlBaltan ◽  
Mariah S. AlSaif ◽  
Nouf S. AlMazyad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Non-specific Low back pain (LBP) is a complex and multifactorial health problem. Evidence has shown that LBP is an important occupational hazard and nurses are particularly at high risk. While several studies have addressed the prevalence of LBP worldwide, the prevalence of LBP in Saudi Arabia remains unclear. In this study we aimed to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of LBP among nurses in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia.Methods: This was a multicenter cross-sectional study carried out in four major public hospitals in Qassim region. A total of 323 nurses were recruited through a two-stage sampling method. A previously validated questionnaire was used to gather data. The main outcome measures were; LBP prevalence during working life, demographic factors, life-style factors, work-related factors and psychological factors. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to determine factors independently associated with LBP.Results: The study showed that LBP prevalence was 65.6% (n = 212). Over one third of study participants sought treatment for LBP (n = 82, 38.7%). Age and the type of ward were found significantly associated with LBP (aOR: 0.39; 95% CI: 0.19, 0.77; p value = 0.007) & (aOR: 0.36; 95%CI: 0.15, 0.86; p value = 0.02), respectively. However, gender, working hours, number of patients, stress and smoking were not identified as LBP risk factors in this study.Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that LBP is a highly prevalent occupational health problem among nurses in Qassim. Young nurses 20–30 years are more likely to suffer from LBP, while nurses working in the general surgery wards have lower risk for LBP in this study. On-the-job training is essential particularly for new and young nurses on proper body mechanics when mobilizing patients or lifting heavy equipment. In addition, there is a need for evidence –based interventions to improve the work-place environment for nurses in hospitals in order to lower LBP prevalence.

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