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Introduction : Consequently low back pain to the government and other employers (Healthcare industry) include high cost of workers' compensation insurance to be paid to injured workers, recruitment or training costs and lost time This study sought to address the objectives : To determine if there is significant relationship between people suffering from low back pain and work related absenteeism and to determine if there is significant relationship between people suffering from low back pain and social disruptions.Design: This was a qualitative and quantitative using questionnaire, interviews and focus groups discussion.