Low back pain and its related risk factors in health care providers at hospitals: A systematic review

Rezaei, Bareza; Mousavi, Elahe; Heshmati, Bahram; Asadi, Shaphagh

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102903

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“…The relationship between gender and low back pain suggests a higher occurrence in females. A systematic review on low back pain among health care workers described a significant association with female gender and low back pain [9] which was also noted in a smaller study amongst health workers in Nigeria [10]. Females are more prone to LBP than males as a result of the anatomical, physiological and structural factors as well as the fact that mechanical disadvantage, sprain and strain, are more common in women than men [11].…”

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Low back pain among doctors in a tertiary institution in Southern Nigeria

Orupabo¹,

Oyan²,

Abere³

2023

GSC Adv. Res. Rev.

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Introduction: Low back pain is common in health workers with deleterious effects on their work and quality of life. Aims: This study aimed to identify work related disabilities and risk factors for low back pain amongst doctors in Nigeria. Methodology: One hundred and fifty-four doctors were recruited and a structured proforma was administered using the Aberdeen low back pain scale, revised Oswestry and Quebec pain scales as guides. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social sciences version 25. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression were used to calculate the odds ratios for the independent risk factors for LBP. Level of significance was determined at p < 0.05. Results: The male to female ratio was 1.8:1 and 70(45.50%) doctors were in the age range of 31-40years. Half (50%) of the respondents were obese while 21.9% were overweight. The duration of an episode of back pain was less than a week in 130 (84.40%) persons. A few doctors- 22(14.29%) reported that low back pain had prevented them from coming into work, of these, 12 had been absent for a day, four for 2-7 days and six for 1 to 4 weeks. Anesthetists were ten times more likely to develop low back pain than any other medical specialty (OR=10.99, 95%CI=1.336-90.545, p=0.026) and increasing age and BMI were also identified as predictors of low back pain. Conclusion: Low back pain is associated with poor productivity among doctors and can impact health care delivery.

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Low back pain among doctors in a tertiary institution in Southern Nigeria

Orupabo¹,

Oyan²,

Abere³

2023

GSC Adv. Res. Rev.

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“…For instance, a study conducted in New Zealand showed that unskilled workers were over two times more likely than their skilled counterparts (managers and professionals) to lift weights at least 25% of their working time (19). Additionally, MSDs in hands were found to be common among manual laborers (36,37), while back pain was frequently reported by drivers, handlers of heavy objects, and nurses and other patient-care workers (38)(39)(40).…”

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Pain Among Latvian Workers: General Prevalence vs. Registered Occupational Diseases

Kaļužnaja

Reste

Vanadziņš

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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The problem of painful and disabling work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is increasing in many employment sectors of Latvia. Official statistics may underestimate the proportion of affected employees, causing delays in preventive interventions, ineffective rehabilitation, and a reduction of the workforce. This study investigated the prevalence of painful health conditions among Latvian workers by analyzing survey data and comparing these to official statistics on registered occupational diseases (ODs). A total of 2,446 workers participated in the state-level “Work conditions and risks in Latvia, 2017–2018” survey that included questions about pain lasting longer than 3 days during the previous year. The frequency of subjective reports on the presence, severity, and location of pain and related behaviors was assessed in relation to sex, age, education, and job position. Descriptive statistics and cross tabulation with the chi-squared test as well as multinomial logistic regression were applied to the data. Overall, 27.7% of respondents (n = 678) reported experiencing pain, predominantly in the lower back (14.3%) and mostly moderate (47.1%) or severe (45.1%). Only one-fifth of respondents (20.5%) took sick leave from work and one-third (29.0%) did not take action to alleviate their pain. Participants aged 55–74 years had a significantly higher odds ratio (OR) for pain in at least one body region—including hands and legs—than those aged 18–24 years. Women had significantly higher odds of headache (OR = 2.55) and neck pain (OR = 1.85) than men. Respondents with a primary or elementary education level had higher odds of pain in at least one body region (OR = 1.60) and in the lower back (OR = 1.86), while those with secondary education had higher odds of pain in hands (OR = 1.51) than employees with higher education. Unskilled workers had significantly higher odds of pain in hands (OR = 2.42) and legs (OR = 2.12) than directors. Official data revealed a dramatic increase in the proportion of MSDs and related disabilities in the last decade, reaching 75.5% of all first registered ODs in 2019. These results demonstrate a high prevalence of painful conditions among Latvian employees; urgent attention to diagnostics, treatment, and prevention is needed to ensure the musculoskeletal health and productivity of this population.

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“…There is a dearth of studies on WRIs among HCWs in Saudi Arabia [17][18][19][20]. Therefore, this study aims to assess WRIs and their impact on HCWs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.…”

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Prevalence and Determinants of Work-Related Injuries Among Healthcare Workers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Alameer¹,

Elahi²

2023

Cureus

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Background and objectiveWork-related injuries (WRIs) are a major occupational health issue among healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide. Unsafe work environments, including physical, chemical, and biological hazards, are significant contributing factors to WRIs. However, the prevalence of WRIs among HCWs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and their associated risk factors remain largely unexplored. In light of this, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of WRIs and associated risk factors among HCWs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. MethodsThis was an analytic cross-sectional study conducted at secondary hospitals of the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Jeddah by using a self-administered questionnaire to measure the prevalence of WRIs and their related factors. The Chi-squared test was used to compare variables. A p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. ResultsThe study involved 387 participants, of whom 283 (73.1%) were female. Most of the participants (n=226, 58.4%) agreed that personal protective equipment (PPE) was always available at their hospitals. Approximately two-thirds (n=251, 64.9%) agreed that they always used PPE. The overall prevalence of WRIs was 52%, with back injuries (32.6%), eye/mouth splashes (20.4%), and needle stick injuries (19.9%) being the most common. Years of work experience (p=0.014), type of profession (p<0.001), training in safety management (p=0.028), working hours (p=0.0001), working shifts (p=0.001), PPE availability (p=0.010), and sharp container availability (p=0.030) were significantly associated with WRIs. ConclusionThis study revealed a high prevalence of WRIs among HCWs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with back injuries, eye/mouth splashes, and needle stick injuries being the most common types. The study also found that the injuries were significantly associated with the type of profession, experience, work hours, and shifts as well as the availability of safety management and equipment such as sharp containers and PPE.

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Low back pain and its related risk factors in health care providers at hospitals: A systematic review

Cited by 36 publications

References 26 publications

Low back pain among doctors in a tertiary institution in Southern Nigeria

Low back pain among doctors in a tertiary institution in Southern Nigeria

Pain Among Latvian Workers: General Prevalence vs. Registered Occupational Diseases

Prevalence and Determinants of Work-Related Injuries Among Healthcare Workers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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