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

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.

scholarly journals Chronic Low Back Pain Manifestation among Bank Workers in Southern Nigeria: A Current Disorder Exacerbated by Long Hours on Uncomfortable Chairs

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Briggs, Bieye Renner ◽  
Hanson Asikiya Huldah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Banks play key roles in the economies of the world. The bank industry determines the growth of economies in all countries, as a result, workers in this industry are subjected to conditions geared towards getting the highest degree of performance from them consistently. Most of their time is spent sitting down, using computers, assuming bent postures, doing repetitive work, and sometimes without enough breaks in-between hours can predispose them to occupational hazards. This study aims to determine the prevalence of chronic low back pain among bank workers in Port Harcourt Metropolis through its associated risk factors. The study design was descriptive cross-sectional. The sample (N=332) consisted of 332 employees from twelve banks. A self-administered, closed-ended, structured questionnaire was used to collect data, and a Chi-square test (p=0.05) and odds ratio with a corresponding 95 % confidence interval was obtained. Results:  Showed significant relationship between age and chronic low back pain [OR=2.87; 95 % CI=1.75 – 4.72; p=0.001], length of time in seated position had significant relationship between workers that sat for six hours and above and chronic LBP (OR=1.89; p=0.01; 95 % CI: 1.16-3.06). Also, respondents who do not sit in a comfortable seat at the office were 2.60 times more at odds of experiencing chronic low back pain compared to respondents whose seats are comfortable (OR=2.60; p=0.001; 95% CI: 1.51-4.45). Conclusion: This study shows that the risk factors of a long hour of sitting, uncomfortable chair, bent posture leads to chronic low back pain over time. Therefore, it is recommended that proper break time be observed, right ergonomics to prevent twisting the back. 

scholarly journals The prevalence and risk factors of low back pain among the nurses at Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Mahmud . ◽  
Rahardjo Sri ◽  
Mahendra Rama Iqbal ◽  
Wicaksana Anggi Lukman ◽  
Hertanti Nuzul Sri
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lateral Transfer ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of

Background: The study aimed to identify the prevalence and risk factors of LBP among the nurses at Sardjito Hospital. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Sardjito Hospital Yogyakarta. LBP was measured in nurses who had work for one year using the Keele Start Back Screening Tool (KSBT) and Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (OMPQ). A simple and multiple logistic regression was used for analysis. Results: Of 800 valid subjects, 324 (40.5%) have the history of LBP complaint, 88.9% were suffering the pain during the data collection. The most significant variables are the history of previous spinal complaints (p = 0.00), slide board use for lateral transfer (p=0.010), gender (p=0.026) and current work place (p=0.019). Nine of the 288 patients of LBP have high risk in line with the KSBT stratification, while 22 of 288 patients have High Estimated Risk of Future Work Disability that agrees with the stratification of performance prognosis using OMPQ. Conclusion: The prevalence of LBP among the nurses at Sardjito Hospital reaches 40.5%, with 88.9% of whom still suffer from pain during the data collection. The risk factors of LBP among the nurses are previous spinal complaint, tools for lateral transfer, work place and gender. Key words: Risk factor; Lower back pain; Nurses; Pain; Prevalence Citation: Mahmud, Sri R, Iqbal MR, Lukman WA, Sri HN. The prevalence and risk factors of low back pain among the nurses at Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2021;25(1):19–26; DOI 10.35975/apic.v25i1.1432 Received: 13 November 2020, Reviewed: 18 November 2020, Accepted: 16 December 2020

scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Low Back Pain in the Saudi Adult Community: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 13288
Author(s):  
Ahmed Alhowimel ◽  
Faris Alodaibi ◽  
Mohammed Alshehri ◽  
Bader Alqahtani ◽  
Mazyad Alotaibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Surrounding Areas

Worldwide, low back pain is common and linked with many risk factors. There is a lack of studies in the Saudi Arabian community on low back pain prevalence and risk factors. Therefore, the present research will investigate the prevalence of low back pain in the middle-aged and elderly community population and examine the risk factors contributing to low back pain in Saudi Arabia. The present paper is a cross-sectional study of the community living in Riyadh and the surrounding areas in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected between October 2019 and April 2020 via trained research assistants. A total of 276 participants were included in the analysis. The prevalence of low back pain was 27.9% (n = 77) among the participants included in this study. All participants reported low back pain severity with a mean of 4.35 ± 2.19 on the pain rating scale. Older age, arthritis, hypertension, anemia, osteoporosis, and a history of fractures were all associated with having LBP. Low back pain is highly prevalent in the Saudi community adult population living in Riyadh and its surrounding areas. More than a fourth of the sample reported experiencing back pain. The study outlines several modifiable risk factors (BMI, education, employment status, marital status, and smoking status) and unmodifiable risk factors (arthritis, hypertension, anemia, osteoporosis, and a history of fractures) associated with low back pain in the study sample.

scholarly journals Mind-Body Exercises for Nurses with Chronic Low Back Pain: An Evidence-Based Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pinky Budhrani-Shani ◽  
Donna L. Berry ◽  
Patricia Arcari ◽  
Helene Langevin ◽  
Peter M. Wayne
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Prevalence Estimates ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
The Impact

Background. Chronic low back pain (CLBP) among nurses is a growing health concern. The multimodal nature of mind-body exercises has potential to impact physiological and psychological processes associated with chronic pain, affording possible advantages over conventional unimodal therapies. This paper summarizes the prevalence of and risk factors for CLBP among nurses, reviews the effectiveness in treating pain and disability of mind-body exercises (yoga and tai chi) for CLBP among the general and nursing population, and describes implications.Methods. Articles, published during or prior to 2015, were systematically identified through the PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect databases using the following search terms:nurses, mind-body, integrative, biopsychosocial, yoga, tai chi, back pain,and/orrisk factors.Results. Prevalence estimates of CLBP among nurses ranged from 50% to 80%. Associated risk factors for CLBP included lifestyle and physical, psychological, psychosocial, and occupational factors. No published studies were identified that evaluated yoga or tai chi for nurses with CLBP. Studies in the general population suggested that these interventions are effective in reducing pain and disability and may improve factors/processes predictive of CLBP.Conclusion. This review suggests that evaluating the impact of multimodal interventions such as yoga and tai chi for nurses with CLBP warrants investigation.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors for Low Back Pain in 1,355 Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 610-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudhir Ganesan ◽  
Anita Shankar Acharya ◽  
Ravi Chauhan ◽  
Shankar Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of

<sec><title>Study Design</title><p>Cross-sectional study.</p></sec><sec><title>Purpose</title><p>To evaluate the prevalence and various risk factors for low back pain (LBP) in young adults in India.</p></sec><sec><title>Overview of Literature</title><p>LBP is an emerging problem in adolescents, with an incidence that is the highest in the third decade of life worldwide. Various risk factors such as obesity, smoking, family history, stress, and exercise have been described in the literature. This study was conducted because of paucity of data in the Indian literature.</p></sec><sec><title>Methods</title><p>A total of 1,355 (741 males and 641 females) young Indian Administrative Service aspirants and medical postgraduate aspirants aged 18–35 years were enrolled in the study. The subjects completed a detailed, semi-structured questionnaire that gathered data regarding their sociodemographic profile and factors considered to be risk factors for LBP. Anthropometric measurements, including height and weight, were measured and body mass index was calculated.</p></sec><sec><title>Results</title><p>Most subjects (90.6%) were aged 20–29 years (mean, 24.49; range, 18–35 years). Results indicated that the following factors were associated with LBP in young adults: marital status, previous history of spine problems, strenuous exercise, job satisfaction, monotony, stress, daily number of studying hours, and family history of spine problems (<italic>p</italic>&lt;0.05). However, age, sex, smoking, alcoholism, coffee intake, mode and duration of travel, diet, frequency of weightlifting, wearing heels, studying posture, and frequency and type of sports activities were not associated with LBP.</p></sec><sec><title>Conclusions</title><p>The study identified various modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors that precipitated LBP in young adult Indians. Identifying these risk factors at an early stage will prevent LBP progression to a chronic disease state, thereby improving an individual's quality of life and increasing productivity.</p></sec>

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19Quarantine on Low Back Pain Intensity, Prevalence, and Associated Risk Factors among Adult Citizens Residing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (19) ◽  
pp. 7302
Author(s):  
Peter Šagát ◽  
Peter Bartík ◽  
Pablo Prieto González ◽  
Dragoș Ioan Tohănean ◽  
Damir Knjaz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

This study aimed to estimate the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) quarantine on low back pain (LBP) intensity, prevalence, and associated risk factors among adults in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). A total of 463 adults (259 males and 204 females) aged between 18 and 64 years and residing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) participated in this cross-sectional study. A self-administered structured questionnaire composed of 20 questions regarding demographic characteristics, work- and academic-related aspects, physical activity (PA), daily habits and tasks, and pain-related aspects was used. The LBP point prevalence before the quarantine was 38.8%, and 43.8% after the quarantine. The LBP intensity significantly increased during the quarantine. The low back was also the most common musculoskeletal pain area. Furthermore, during the quarantine, a significantly higher LBP intensity was reported by those individuals who (a) were aged between 35 and 49 years old, (b) had a body mass index equal to or exceeding 30, (c) underwent higher levels of stress, (d) did not comply with the ergonomic recommendations, (e) were sitting for long periods, (f) did not practice enough physical activity (PA), and (g) underwent teleworking or distance learning. No significant differences were found between genders. The COVID-19 quarantine resulted in a significant increase in LBP intensity, point prevalence, and most associated risk factors.

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.

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