Investigation to identify the causes of low back pains among garment workers of a selected garment factory in Bangladesh

Iqbal, Mohammad; Dipu, M.; Masfiq, M.; Rashid, A. Z.M. Manzoor

doi:10.1080/2374068x.2021.1948699

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“…Experiencing LBP in a week (never/rarely (one to two times)/sometimes (three to four times)/often (five to six times)/very often (daily), determination of LBP (physician check-up/self-thinking/discussions with family or friends), severity of LBP (mild (does not affect daily activities)/moderate (affects daily activities)/severe (prevents daily activities),19 20 duration of LBP (1 day/2–7 days/over 1 week/over 1 month/do not recall), time of LBP occurs (before working/after working), area of pain (upper lumber region/lower lumber region/sacral region/unsure or other), sought medical attention for LBP (yes/no), LBP affects workability (not at all/slightly/moderately/greatly/unable to work), missed social activities due to LBP (yes/no), take pain medications for LBP (yes/no), take alternative therapies for LBP (yes/no), LBP occurred due to work (yes/no), missed work due to LBP (yes/no), sick leave for managing LBP (yes/no), get any medical allowance for treatment (yes/no).…”

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Assessment of the prevalence and associated factors of lower back pain (LBP) among three different professionals in Bangladesh: Findings from a face-to-face survey

Nasim,

Siddique,

Devnath

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesThis study aims to evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of lower back pain (LBP) among farmers, rickshaw pullers and office workers in Bangladesh, while also investigating potential contributors within these occupational groups.DesignThis cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of LBP, associated factors and management procedures among farmers, rickshaw pullers and office workers in Bangladesh through face-to-face interviews.SettingThe study was conducted in different parts of the Bogura district in Bangladesh.ParticipantsA total of 396 participants were included in the final analysis, all the participants were men and adult in age.Main outcome measurementsData were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire based on previous research. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify significant associations.ResultsThe prevalence of LBP was found to be 42.7% among the participants. Farmers and rickshaw pullers had approximately four-times and three-times higher odds of experiencing LBP compared with office workers. Other significant factors associated with LBP included living in a nuclear family, having a normal body weight, lacking professional training, having a chronic disease, having a family history of LBP and experiencing numbness in the legs or feet. The majority of respondents sought medical attention and took medication for their LBP.ConclusionThe study underscores occupational differences in LBP prevalence, emphasising the necessity for tailored interventions and occupational health policies. Identifying specific risk factors and management practices in these professions can aid in developing effective prevention strategies and enhancing healthcare services.

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