scholarly journals Prevalence of non-specific chronic low-back pain and risk factors among male soldiers in Saudi Arabia

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e12249
Author(s):  
Mohammad Sidiq ◽  
Wadha Alenazi ◽  
Faizan Z. Kashoo ◽  
Mohammad Qasim ◽  
Marisia Paz Lopez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Prevalence Of Pain ◽  
The Military

Background Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is the most common musculoskeletal disorder affecting health and work among the military population. NSCLBP is a complex disorder with several risk factors contributing to its occurrence. Therefore, the objective of our study was to estimate the prevalence and contribution of risk factors towards NSCLBP among male soldiers in Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2020 to January 2021 among the military personnel at Hafar Al-Batin military base, Saudi Arabia. The entire population (n = 62, 000) at the military base were invited to participate in the study. The participants were invited to participate in the study either through direct referral from in-patient and out-patient departments of the military hospital or by invitation through pamphlets, email, and advertisement across the offices and residential areas. Soldiers reporting lower back pain for at least 12 weeks were screened for inclusion criteria at the physical therapy department of the military hospital. Inclusion criteria included pain or discomfort originating from the lower back without any known spinal diseases. Participants with a systemic inflammatory disorder, trauma, neurological symptoms, and recent spinal surgery were excluded. All eligible participants were assessed for demographic variables and risk factors and complete the Rolland Morris Disability Questionnaire and WHO-Five Well-Being Index. Results This study identified a 46.3% prevalence of pain originating from the spine with a 2.7% prevalence of NSCLBP. Spearman’s rho correlation between the severity of disability due to NSCLBP was strongly associated with age (rs = 0.834, p < 0.01), quality of sleep (rs = 0.790, p < 0.01), body mass index (BMI) (rs = 0.617, p < 0.01), smoking (rs = 0.520, p < 0.01), co-morbidity (rs = 0.357, p < 0.01), but not with the level of physical activity (rs = 0.044, p = 0.07). Conclusion There was a high prevalence of pain originating from the spine among male Saudi soldiers with a relatively low prevalence of NSCLBP. However, the prevalence of disability due to NSCLBP was strongly associated with age, sleep quality, BMI, smoking habit, and co-morbidity.

scholarly journals Risk Factor Analysis which Affect Severityof Low Back Pain to ward The Patients of Medic Rehabilitasion Intsalasi in RSUP dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang in 2016-2017.

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-32
Author(s):  
M Afif Baskara Emirzon ◽  
M Hasnawi Hadani ◽  
Veny Larasati
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Back

The incidence of lower back pain in the productive age population continues to increase. Various risk factors such as age, sex, smoking, and physical activity, length of work and work position can exacerbate lower back pain complaints. This study was conducted to analyze risk factors that affect the severity of low back pain in patients who perform therapy in Medical Rehabilitation Installation RSUP dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang period 2016-2017. The research used is analytical observation with cross-sectional technique. The sample of research is 71 respondents in Medical Rehabilitation Installation of dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang that meets the inclusion criteria. The data was further processed and grouped in table form. At 71 respondents found 49 respondents suffered severe NPB and 22 respondents suffered from mild NPB. The results showed that sex, physical activity, work position and duration of work had significant relationship with mild cases of low back pain (p = 0,03, p = 0,000, p = 0,00, p = 0,002). While age, smoking, BMI did not have a significant association with mild cases of low back pain (p = 0.08, p = 1.044, p = 0.690). Risk factors that affect the severity of lower back pain are male, physical weight, working position sitting or bending and length of work more than 7 hours per day.

PREVALENCE OF LOW BACK PAIN AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN KERMAN, IRAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (01) ◽  
pp. 1750005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghorbanali Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Associate Risk

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most frequent occupational health problems and accounts for a large number of losses in working days and disability for workers in modern industrialized countries. The aim of this paper was to investigate the prevalence of lower back problem and to associate risk factors among high school teachers. A cross-sectional study was conducted among high school teachers using self-administered questionnaires, which were distributed to randomly selected school teachers of 7 boys’ and 10 girls’ high schools across the city of Kerman and collected between October and November 2010. A total of 296 teachers returned completed questionnaires, yielding a response rate of 78.9%. The 12-month prevalence of LBP was 68.8%, which reporting with moderate disability. The results of multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that females [odds ratio (OR): 1.85, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.51–2.00] were positively correlated to LBP. Awkward arm posture (OR: 1.81, 95% CI: 1.24–2.62) and awkward body posture (OR: 1.23, 95% CI: 0.87–1.49) were significantly associated with LBP. Psychosocial job demands and job dissatisfaction were also significantly associated with LBP. Smoking cigarette was three times more likely to develop lower back pain when compared with non-smokers. The prevalence of LBP was high among high school teachers. A wide variety of LBP risk factors were identified in the current study. The present study indicates that the high prevalence of lower back pain may lose difficulty to teachers in getting to work and “performing” the work required of them, resulting in work absenteeism, which may decrease work productivity.

scholarly journals Faktor Risiko Low Back Pain Pada Mahasiswa Jurusan Ortotik Prostetik Politeknik Kesehatan Surakarta

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Wulandari ◽  
Dwi Setyawan ◽  
Alfan Zubaidi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Daily Time

Abstract : Risk factors, Low Back Pain, Prosthetics and Orthotics Students of Health Polytechnic of Surakarta. Low Back Pain (LBP) or lower back pain is a common health problem that found in many people, not only in older people but also in younger nowadays. Low Back Pain associated with many kind of conditions and also risk factors. The etiology of LBP is widely accepted to be multi-factorial. The objectives of this study were to determine the risk factors causing LBP on Prosthetics and Orthotics students of Health Polytechnic of Surakarta. The study is cross sectional design used a questionnaire instrument to all Prosthetics and Orthotics students. Data analysis was performed by Chi square. The results showed that the prevalence of LBP after being Prosthetics and Orthotics students of Health Polytechnic of Surakarta is 32,2%. Risk factors associated with Low Back Pain were exercise (p value 0,033), daily time spend standing (p value 0,046), lifting (p value 0,027) and perceived stress (p value 0,008). Gender, body mass index and daily time spend sitting were not associate with Low Back Pain.

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 Incidence and Risk Factors of Low Back Pain in Marathon Runners

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Bao Wu ◽  
Chang-Cheng Chen ◽  
Juan Wang ◽  
Xue-Qiang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Environmental Temperature ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Marathon Runners ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Gait Posture

Purpose. The occurrence of low back pain (LBP) in marathon runners has been poorly understood. This study aimed to describe the risk factors and identify whether these factors can cause LBP in these athletes. Methods. A self-developed questionnaire was randomly distributed to 850 runners of running a half or a full marathon. Participants responded with the questionnaire focusing on previous training and running conditions after their competitions. Results. On the basis of the remaining 800 valid questionnaires, the incidence of LBP was 4.50% (n = 36). A total of 572 (71.5%) males and 228 (28.5%) females, with an average age range of 33.9 ± 9.0 years, came from different occupations with different physical activity characteristics. However, no significant associations between occupation and runners with LBP ( p > 0.05 ) were found. In the final models, risk factors, including warm-up activities ( p = 0.012 , OR = 2.617), fatigue (p = 0.008, OR = 2.680), running gait posture ( p = 0.041 , OR = 2.273), and environmental temperature ( p = 0.020 , OR = 6.584), were significantly associated with LBP in marathoners. Conclusion. Although LBP was uncommon in marathoners, it was linked to the factors such as insufficient warm-up activities, fatigue, poor running gait posture, and uncomfortable environmental temperature. Future studies need to validate these results. Nevertheless, these findings could still be useful for protecting the lower back area of runners clinically.

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.

Low Back Pain in Commercial Airline Pilots

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 (12) ◽  
pp. 940-947
Author(s):  
Matthias Albermann ◽  
Maria Lehmann ◽  
Christian Eiche ◽  
Joachim Schmidt ◽  
Johannes Prottengeier
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
German Population ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Airline Pilots ◽  
Acute Low Back Pain ◽  
Commercial Airline ◽  
Negative Effect

BACKGROUND: In their working life, airline pilots are exposed to particular risk factors that promote nonspecific low back pain (LBP). Because of the varying incidence internationally, we evaluated the point prevalences of acute, subacute, and chronic nonspecific LBP, as well as the current prevalences in German airline pilots. Furthermore, we compared the prevalence to the general German population and to European counterparts.METHODS: An anonymous online survey of 698 participating German airline pilots was evaluated. The impairment between groups was analyzed. Prevalences from our data were compared to existing data.RESULTS: The following point prevalences were found: 8.2% acute, 2.4% subacute, 82.7% chronic LBP; 74.1% of all individuals were suffering from current LBP when answered the questionnaire. A total time spent flying greater than 600 h within the last 12 mo was significantly related to acute nonspecific LBP. Individuals with any type of LBP were significantly impaired compared to those unaffected. It was found that German airline pilots suffer more often from current LBP than the general population and have a higher point prevalence of total LBP than their European counterparts.CONCLUSIONS: The evaluation showed a surprisingly high, previously unidentified, prevalence of nonspecific LBP in German airline pilots. Why German airline pilots suffer more often from LBP remains uncertain. The number of flying hours appears to have a negative effect on developing acute low back pain, but causation cannot be concluded. Other risk factors could not be confirmed.Albermann M, Lehmann M, Eiche C, Schmidt J, Prottengeier J. Low back pain in commercial airline pilots. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2020; 91(12):940947.

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