Prevalence and predictors of low back pain in a Southern Nigerian hospital
Ann. afr. med
; 18(3): 167-172, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Low back pain (LBP) is the most common musculoskeletal disease in adults. The data on LBP from Sub-Saharan Africa are inadequate. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and analyze the predictors of LBP among hospital staff in a Nigerian tertiary hospital. Materials andMethods:
The study participants were recruited using an opt-in approach, with the aim of including representative numbers from each professional cadre. Each participant gave formal consent. Ethical clearance was obtained.Results:
Five hundred and sixty-three participants with the mean age of 36.0 ± 8.3 years and 62% female were interviewed. The point prevalence of LBP was 234 (42% [95% confidence interval [CI] 37%45%]). Profession was a significant predictor of LBP (P = 0.001) nurses (53% [95% CI 43%63%]), administrative officers (49% [95% CI 40%59%]), engineers (50% [95% CI 24%76%]), and health information staff (50% [95% CI 26%75%]) had the highest prevalence. In univariate regression, female gender, increasing age, body mass index â¥25 kg/m2, and frequently adopting a bending posture, were significantly associated with LBP, while in multivariate regression, only the female gender was a significant predictor.Conclusion:
The pattern of both the professions at risk, due to the well-known mechanisms of poor ergonomics, and the marked risk for the female gender, in the hospital setting, suggest underresourced work and societal environments as the underlying factors-more research is needed
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Personnel, Hospital
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Low Back Pain
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Occupational Diseases
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann. afr. med
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Uyo/NG
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Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Uyo/NG
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Department of Physiotherapy, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital/NG
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