BACKS TOOL: A STUDY IN IDENTIFYING ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF OCCUPATIONAL CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY

In the absence of objective definition of work- relatedness; decision- making processes, assessments, investigations, treatment and rehabilitation on chronic back pain due to work had been challenging. BACKS questionnaire was designed to assist physicians in determining occupational low back pain among employees from the aspect of reliability and validity. Each identified employee with history of chronic back pain was given chronic back pain was given the BACKS Tool prototype to be filled in. Data was analyzed via stepwise linear regression to develop a temporary model for the BACKS Tool questionnaire. A total 220 respondents were included in the study. Among the associated factors of chronic occupational back pain were physical demand, psychological demand, colleagues who complain of similar back pain, job task involved in twisting for more than 20o, age of the employees and Pain Score that was reported by the respective employees. The regression reported sensitivity of 90.9% and specificity of 95.5%. In search of determining work- relatedness among employees with occupational back pain versus those due to aging, a screening tool had to be developed to assist in providing scientific assessments that would improve employee satisfaction during educational promotion and counseling.

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Definition of Occupational Low-Back Pain in Finland

Spine ◽

10.1097/00007632-199106000-00016 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 16 (6) ◽

pp. 668

Author(s):

T. VIDEMAN

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Low Back ◽

Definition Of ◽

Occupational Low Back Pain

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Occupational Low Back Pain in Primary and High School Teachers: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics ◽

10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.09.006 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 37 (9) ◽

pp. 702-708 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Mohammad A. Mohseni Bandpei ◽

Fatemeh Ehsani ◽

Hamid Behtash ◽

Marziyeh Ghanipour

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

High School Teachers ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Low Back ◽

School Teachers ◽

Occupational Low Back Pain

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Health Care and Indemnity Costs Across the Natural History of Disability in Occupational Low Back Pain

Spine ◽

10.1097/00007632-199811010-00016 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 23 (21) ◽

pp. 2329-2336 ◽

Cited By ~ 108

Author(s):

David A. Williams ◽

Michael Feuerstein ◽

David Durbin ◽

John Pezzullo

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Natural History ◽

Low Back ◽

History Of ◽

Occupational Low Back Pain

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Prevalence of low back pain and associated factors among office workers in Kano city, Nigeria

International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics ◽

10.18203/issn.2455-4510.intjresorthop20213375 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. 907

Author(s):

Muhammad Nuhu Salihu ◽

Mamman Muhammad Lawal ◽

Abuhuraira Ado Musa ◽

Yusuf Muhammad Abdullahi ◽

Maryam Dahiru Umar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Office Workers ◽

Low Back ◽

Prevention Measures ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Face To Face ◽

History Of

Background: Many studies across the globe have reported the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) among office workers. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of LBP and associated factors among office workers in Kano city, Nigeria.Methods: A cross-sectional type of study was conducted among the office workers in Kano metropolitan from September to December 2019. A total of 300 office workers were selected using a convenience sampling technique. The data was collected from the respondents by face-to-face interview technique using a semi-structured questionnaire and all the data collected were analyzed using statistical software (SPSS version 22.0).Results: In this study, the mean age of the respondents was 38.6±9.6 years and 72.7% of them were male. More than half (54.7%) of the respondents had a bachelor's degree and above. About 71.3% of the respondents had a familial history of LBP. About 68.0% of the respondents had suffered musculoskeletal disorder in the past and the majority (54.4%) mentioned they suffered hip pain. Only 33.7% of the respondents were maintaining the proper posture and 37.7% of the respondents were using an ergonomic chair.Conclusions: The findings of this study found a 65.3% prevalence of low back pain among the office workers in Kano metropolitan. Office workers should be encouraged to maintain proper postures at work and there is a need for more educational programs regarding the prevention measures of low back pain.

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Low Back Pain (LBP) among Adolescents in Central, Thailand

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v10n2p49 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 49 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Boonsub Sakboonyarat ◽

Kritchaporn Chokcharoensap ◽

Monai Meesaeng ◽

Nattapong Jaisue ◽

Dusit Janthayanont ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Low Frequency ◽

The Elderly ◽

Low Back ◽

History Of

BACKGROUND: Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders found from adolescent to the elderly. These affect the quality of life of adolescents due to the inability to fully perform any activity. The information concerning LBP in Thailand is still limited especially among adolescents. Most related studies were conducted among young adult. The present study was aimed to determine the prevalence and the associated factors of LBP among adolescents in Central Thailand.METHODS: A total of 4944 adolescents were included in the study. The Nordic Standard Questionnaire (NSQ) was used to screen LBP conditions among these adolescents. Standardized questionnaires were used to collect demographic data and associated factors.RESULTS: The prevalence of LBP among adolescents was 26.7%. Univariate and multivariate analysis showed that adolescents with LBP were associated with both behavioral and physical activity factors. These factors included sex, grade, using a smartphone, transportation to school, suitability of chairs and desks, history of back injury and low frequency of exerciseCONCLUSION: Our data emphasized that LBP was a problem among adolescent. Supportive exercise and physical activity should be provided for adolescents.

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Assessment of the Associated Risk Factors of Chronic Low Back Pain among Bankers in Port Harcourt Metropolis: A Cross-Sectional Study

Asian Journal of Medicine and Health ◽

10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1230417 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 62-69

Author(s):

Asikiya Huldah Hanson ◽

Bieye Renner Briggs

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Chronic Low Back Pain ◽

Chronic Back Pain ◽

Low Back ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Port Harcourt ◽

History Of ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Background: Working condition is a factor that does not only affect productivity but also the health of the workers. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate some of the associated risk factors of chronic low back pain among bank workers in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State in Nigeria. Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional design. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on chronic back pain among the bank 313 workers. Results: 165(52.7%) of the respondents have previously been treated for low back pain. They resorted to using different means of treatment for the pain; 24.8% (massage), 15% (exercise), 47.3% (drugs) 4.2% (surgery) and 8.5% (bed rest). 119 (38.1%) had a history of high blood pressure whereas 193 (61.9%) have not, 66 (21.2%) had a history of diabetes mellitus whereas 246 (78.8%) had not, 26 (8.3%) had sickle cell anemia whereas 286 (91.7%) do not, 55 (17.6%) had a history of convulsion whereas 257 (82.4%) do not, 93(29.8%) have had blood transfusion whereas 219 (70.2%) have not. The frequencies of chronic back pain bank workers and the associated risk factors were; road traffic accident 42 (22.7%), work-related stress (70.7%), use of computer 155 (84.7%), heavy lifting of equipment 83 (45.8%), and lack of exercise 55 (30.1%). Conclusion: These findings show that some individuals having chronic back pain had some underlying conditions which could predispose them to have the pain.

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Prevalence of Self-Reported Work-Related Lower Back Pain and Its Associated Factors in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Environmental and Public Health ◽

10.1155/2021/6633271 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-19

Author(s):

Mihretu Jegnie ◽

Mekbeb Afework

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Low Back ◽

Lower Back ◽

History Of

Introduction. Low back pain is the commonest musculoskeletal disorder affecting every socioeconomic group of the world’s population. The lifetime risk of developing low back pain is about 60%–80%. The pooled prevalence and associated factors of low back pain have not yet been determined in Ethiopia. Thus, this study was aimed at assessing the overall prevalence of low back pain and its associated factors in Ethiopia. Methods. A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Google Scholar for observational studies reporting data on the prevalence and associated factors of low back pain was conducted. Relevant data were extracted with a standardized data extraction excel form. Stata 14 was employed for the meta-analysis. Heterogeneity was assessed by Cochran’s Q test and I2 values of a forest plot. Publication bias was checked using a funnel plot and Egger’s test. A random-effects model was used in the analysis. Result. A total of thirty-two studies were included for the systematic review. Twenty-four and sixteen studies were used to pool the overall low back pain prevalence and associated factors, respectively. The overall pooled annual prevalence of low back pain in Ethiopia was estimated to be 54.05% (95% CI: 48.14–59.96). Age, sex, body mass index, work experience, working hours, lack of safety training, awkward working posture, work shift, prolonged standing, lifting heavy objects, sleeping disturbance, history of back trauma, previous medical history of musculoskeletal disorder, and lack of adequate rest interval at work were significantly associated with low back pain. Conclusion. The current systematic review and meta-analysis revealed a higher prevalence of lower back pain in Ethiopia. Most of the low back pain epidemiological studies conducted in Ethiopia focused on specific occupational settings, making pooling of data and comparison with other countries challenging. Thus, further general population studies are recommended.

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