scholarly journals Prevalence of low back pain in salespersons and its association with ergonomic risk factors in Ahmedabad, Gujarat: A cross-sectional survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 331 ◽  
Author(s):  
RutvikShyamal Purani ◽  
NeetaJayprakash Vyas ◽  
MeghaSandeep Sheth
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

scholarly journals Load Handling and Repetitive Movements Are Associated with Chronic Low Back Pain among Jute Mill Workers in India

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
S. Goswami ◽  
S. Dasgupta ◽  
A. Samanta ◽  
G. Talukdar ◽  
A. Chanda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Repetitive Movements ◽  
Load Handling ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

Introduction. WHO recognizes low back pain as one of the most important ergonomic stressors. Therefore, the present study was designed to find out the magnitude of the problem among jute mill workers in India and identify possible associations. Methodology. This cross-sectional workplace based study was conducted among eight (8) selected jute mills of India. Subjects with self-reported back pain for at least last 12 weeks were included and n=717 male jute mill workers actively engaged in work entered the study and completed all assessments. Results. Among all participants 55% (n=392) had current chronic low back pain. Age was an important association with subjects in the age group of 40–59 years more likely to have pain (p=0.02, OR 1.44). Regarding ergonomic risk factors lifting of load of more than 20 kg (p=0.04, OR 1.42) and repetitive movements of limbs (p=0.03, OR 0.67) were significant associations of chronic low back pain. Conclusion. This study identified a significant prevalence of current chronic low back pain among jute mill workers. Regarding ergonomic risk factors the present study has identified two significant associations: lifting of load above 20 kg and repetitive movements of limbs. Therefore, this study has identified need for workplace interventions in this occupational group employing approximately 3,50,000 workers in India.

scholarly journals Associação entre fatores de risco ergonômico e presença de dor lombar em equipe de enfermagem de âmbito hospitalar / Team association between ergonomic risk factors and presence of low back pain in hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 89095-89109
Author(s):  
Dulciane Nunes Paiva ◽  
Dionata Cristiano Schmidt ◽  
Litiele Evelin Wagner ◽  
Eduarda Chaves Silveira ◽  
Maria Eduarda Lara De Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

scholarly journals Attitudes, knowledge and treatment of low back pain amongst nurses in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liezel Cilliers ◽  
Soraya Maart
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Treatment Principles ◽  
Physical Risk Factors

Background: One of the high-risk professions for the development of musculoskeletal problems is nursing. Studies have reported that there is a high prevalence of low back pain (LBP) amongst South African nurses, but very little is known regarding the prevention and self-treatment principles for LBP in this group.Objectives: The objective of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about the prevention and self-treatment principles for LBP amongst nursing staff in Cecilia Makiwane Hospital, Eastern Cape.Methods: The study population consisted of all qualified nurses employed at the hospital. A cross-sectional survey with a purposive convenience sampling method was used. A questionnaire was designed using literature from established sources. The questionnaire was distributed manually and data obtained were analysed using EPI-INFO4.Results: The study found that the majority of the participants experienced LBP on a regular basis. The participants could identify the most important physical risk factors associated with the development of LBP, but neglected the psychological risk factors. Action taken after the development of LBP included professional consultations as well as medication and bed rest.The participants identified the different components of a preventative exercise programme but only focused on the physical and not psychological components associated with LBP.Conclusions: LBP is a serious problem amongst the nurses at the hospital, but no proactiveapproach is taken in order to address this problem. Policy guidelines and a comprehensive prevention and treatment programme need to be designed and implemented to address this issue.

scholarly journals Ergonomic risk factors for low back pain in North Carolina crab pot and gill net commercial fishermen

2009 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen L. Kucera ◽  
Dana Loomis ◽  
Hester J. Lipscomb ◽  
Stephen W. Marshall ◽  
Gary A. Mirka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Gill Net ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

scholarly journals PENGARUH FAKTOR RISIKO ERGONOMI TERHADAP KELUHAN NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH (LOW BACK PAIN) PADA KARYAWAN BUSHINDO TRAINING CENTER JAKARTA TIMUR

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-194
Author(s):  
Toto Aminoto Aminoto ◽  
Abdurrahman Berbudi L. ◽  
Abdurrahman Berbudi L.
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Training Center ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

To meet the needs of his life then the man is required to work. In the workplace most of the time spent at work. Workplace environment has a risk to the health of people who work in the environment. In a working position that spent too much sitting can cause back pain, especially the bottom (Low back pain). This study aims to prove that the influence of Ergonomic Risk Factors can cause complaints of low back pain employee Bushindo Training Center East Jakarta. The sampling technique used is saturated sampling. The statistical analysis used is simple linear regression analysis. The results showed that ergonomic risk factors had a significant positive effect on the occurrence of low back pain. Ergonomic risk factors contribute to the possibility of lower back pain process by 63.5% the rest influenced by factors other than the variables performed in this study

Physical and psychosocial ergonomic risk factors for low back pain in automobile manufacturing workers

2011 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan L Vandergrift ◽  
Judith E Gold ◽  
Alexandra Hanlon ◽  
Laura Punnett
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Automobile Manufacturing ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

scholarly journals Wearable Technology to Increase Self-Awareness of Low Back Pain: A Survey of Technology Needs among Health Care Workers

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (24) ◽  
pp. 8412
Author(s):  
Andrea Ferrone ◽  
Christopher Napier ◽  
Carlo Menon
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Economic Cost ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Monitoring Technologies

Low back pain (LBP) is a leading contributor to musculoskeletal injury worldwide and carries a high economic cost. The healthcare industry is the most burdened, with nurses, in particular, being highly prone to LBP. Wearable technologies have the potential to address the challenges of monitoring postures that contribute to LBP and increase self-awareness of workplace postures and movements. We aimed to gain insight into workers’ perceptions of LBP and whether they would consider using wearable monitoring technologies to reduce injury risks. We conducted a cross-sectional survey to gather information from a selected population of nurses. Sixty-four participants completed the survey, and data were analyzed with the support of Machine Learning techniques. Findings from this study indicate that the surveyed population (64 nurses) is interested in these new approaches to monitor movement and posture in the workplace. This technology can potentially change the way ergonomic guidelines are implemented in this population.

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