scholarly journals Low Back Pain and Associated Factors among Teachers in Gondar Town, North Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

2013 ◽  
Vol 01 (05) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mezgebu Yitayal Mengestu
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Gondar Town

Magnitude of Low Back Pain and Associated Factors Among Nurses Working at Intensive Care Unit in Amhara Region Public Hospitals, Ethiopia  

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bitew Tefera ◽  
Haymanot Zeleke ◽  
Abebe Abate ◽  
Haimanot Abebe ◽  
Zebene Mekonnen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Assistive Device ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Patient Handling ◽  
Intensive Care Unit Nurses

Abstract Background Low back pain is a common public health problem throughout the world with the global prevalence from 28–86%. Nurses working in intensive care units are handling people who are critically ill and helpless, which requires more assistance for transferring and handling activities. This possesses a risk for low back pain but little is known about it in Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of low back pain and associated factors among nurses who work at an intensive care units in Amhara region public hospitals, North Ethiopia. Methods A multi-centered institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Amhara region public hospitals from March 1–30/2020. Simple random sampling technique after proportional allocation was used to select the study participants. Data were collected using a standard modified Nordic musculoskeletal assessment tool. After data were checked for completeness and consistency, it was entered into Epidata version 3.1 and exported to Statistical Package for Social Science software version 26 for analysis. Descriptive statistics were computed. A binary logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with low back pain. Finally, those variables with a p-value of < 0.05 in multivariable analysis were considered statistically significant. Result -The study was conducted among 412 intensive care unit nurses giving a response rate of 97.6%. The magnitude of low back pain was 313 (76 %) [95% CI: (71.6%-79.9%)]. Being female [AOR = 2.674 (1.404, 5.076)], unavailability of assistive device for patient handling [AOR = 2.139 (1.035, 4.410)], lack of training on intensive care [AOR = 2.017 (1.092 ,3.943)], lack of regular exercise [AOR = 2.164 (1.164 ,4.108)] and job stress [AOR = 3.66 (1.955, 6.498)] were factors significantly associated with low back pain. Conclusions In this study the magnitude of low back pain was high. Being female, unavailability of assistive device for patient handling, lack of training on intensive care, lack of regular exercise and job stress were factors associated with low back pain. Policy makers and concerned bodies should give emphasis on accessability of assistive devices for patient care, provision of training on intensive care and adaptive working environment for intensive care unit nurses.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depressive Symptoms Among Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yueming Hu ◽  
Zechuan Yang ◽  
Yong Li ◽  
Yong Xu ◽  
Mengge Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Function

Background: Few studies have focused on depressive symptoms among patients with chronic low back pain in China. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depressive symptoms in patients with chronic low back pain.Methods: From May to August 2021, 1,172 patients with chronic low back pain were recruited in China. Depressive symptoms were assessed through the Patient Health Questionnaire. Associations of demographic characteristics, clinical characters and social-psychological factors with depressive symptoms were investigated among patients with chronic low back pain.Results: The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 25.00%. Logistic regression analysis found that duration of pain in 1-5 years (1-3 years: OR = 2.91, 95%CI: 1.65-5.14, 3-5 years: OR = 3.09, 95%CI: 1.55-6.15) and more severe pain (OR = 1.13, 95%CI: 1.10-1.17) were associated with higher risks of depressive symptoms. Better family function (good family function: OR = 0.25, 95%CI: 0.15-0.41, moderate family dysfunction: OR = 0.47, 95%CI: 0.29-0.77) and higher pain self-efficacy (OR = 0.94, 95%CI: 0.93-0.95) were associated with lower risks of depressive symptoms.Conclusion: Patients with chronic low back pain have a high prevalence of depressive symptoms in China. Duration of pain, pain severity, family function and pain self-efficacy were predictors of depressive symptoms among chronic low back pain patients in China. Early identification of the associated factors may be helpful for the timely management of depressive symptoms.

scholarly journals Prevalence of low back pain and associated factors among physiotherapy students

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Markeyllanne Leocadio Morais ◽  
Vanessa Kely Oliveira Silva ◽  
José Mário Nunes da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Physiotherapy Students

The Frequency and Associated Factors of Low Back Pain Among a Younger Population in Turkey

Spine ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 29 (14) ◽  
pp. 1567-1572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayşegül Çakmak ◽  
Başak Yücel ◽  
Süleyman N. Özyalçn ◽  
Bülent Bayraktar ◽  
Halil İbrahim Ural ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Low Back

scholarly journals Functional capacity and its associated factors in the elderly with low back pain

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 295-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Palma ◽  
Marta Helena Souza de Conti ◽  
Natasha Mendonça Quintino ◽  
Marcia Aparecida Nuevo Gatti ◽  
Sandra Fiorelli Almeida Penteado Simeão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Low Back

scholarly journals Prevalence of chronic head, neck and low back pain and associated factors in women residing in the Autonomous Region of Madrid (Spain)

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 534-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Jiménez-Sánchez ◽  
César Fernández-de-las-Peñas ◽  
Pilar Carrasco-Garrido ◽  
Valentín Hernández-Barrera ◽  
Cristina Alonso-Blanco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Autonomous Region ◽  
Head Neck

scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors of Low Back Pain Among Hairdressers in Female Beauty Salons of Mekelle City, Tigray, Ethiopia; Cross-Sectional Study.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gebrerufael Solomon Tsegay ◽  
Berihu Fisseha Gebremeskel ◽  
Selam Desalegn Gezahegn ◽  
Desalegn Massa Teklemichael
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Female Beauty ◽  
Mekelle City ◽  
Beauty Salons

Abstract Abstract Background: Low back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions and the most common cause of disability. Hairdressers are one of the high-risk professionals for work-related musculoskeletal disorders like low back pain. However, studies on the prevalence and associated factors of low back pain among hairdressers are scarce. The objective of the current study is to assess the prevalence and associated factors of low back pain among hairdressers in female beauty salons of the Mekelle City, Tigray, Ethiopia. Method: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was employed from January 05 up to February 28, 2018. The sample (n=344) hairdressers were selected randomly from all-female beauty salons of Mekelle city. A structured questionnaire adapted from a standardized Nordic questionnaire and other similar studies was used. Binary logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with low back pain. The Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with a 95% Confidence Interval (CI) was estimated to show the strength of association. A p-value of < 0.05 was used to declare statistical significance. Result: A total of 314 hairdressers participated, with a 91.3% response rate. The study found that the self-reported 12 months prevalence of low back pain was (47.5 %) with 95%CI (41.8- 53.1). Awkward way working posture [AOR: 2.6, 95%CI (1.41- 4.62)], working greater than 4 days in a week [AOR: 7.98, 95%CI (2.54-25.09], hair washing job category [AOR: 4.35, 95%CI (1.87-10.12)], having adjustable washing basin [AOR: 0.30, 95%CI (0.151-0.587)] and job stress [AOR: 2.75, 95%CI (1.61-4.72)] were factors that shows a statically significant association with low back pain. Conclusion: This study found that almost half of the hairdressers developed work-related low back pain in the last 12 months. Awkward posture, working days per week, hair washing job category, adjustable height washing basin and job stress show a significant association with low back pain. To address the problem responsible body needed to promote health and prevent low back pain among hairdressers by paying great attention to the prevalent problem and the identified risk factors. Keywords : Low back pain, Hairdresser, Musculoskeletal disorder.

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