Prevalence of low back pain and its associated factors among physiotherapists in Dhaka city of Bangladesh in 2016

Mondal, Rajib; Sarker, Rajib Chandra; Akter, S; Banik, Palash Chandra; Baroi, Simson Kalyan

doi:10.29252/johe.7.2.70

“…3 In Bangladesh, the prevalence of LBP ranges between 18.6-60.8%. [6][7][8][9] Instruments An online, standardized, self-administrated questionnaire 27 was used for data collection. The questionnaire was in English language and had three sections.…”

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Low back pain and associated risk factors among medical students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Sany

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Tanjim

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Hossain

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2022

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Background: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Different studies showed the high prevalence of LBP among medical students. However, no study has been conducted on Bangladeshi medical students to estimate the prevalence of LBP. This study determined the prevalence, characteristics, and associated risk factors of LBP among medical students in Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October to December 2020 among randomly selected 270 medical students and medical interns in Faridpur Medical College, Bangladesh, using an online questionnaire. In data analysis, chi-square test and binary logistic regression were performed, and a p-value of < 0.05 was regarded as statistically significant. Results: A total of 207 participants responded fully to the survey, and were included in the analysis. The mean age of the participants was 22.4 ± 1.9 years. The point, 6-month, and 12-month prevalence of LBP was 25.6%, 46.9%, and 63.3%, respectively. In most participants, LBP was localized (53.2%), recurrent (64.9%), non-specific (70.8%), affected for a short period (55%), and relieved without receiving any treatment (60.4%). Participants who had a significantly higher 12-month prevalence of LBP included females (72.2% vs 52.2%), with BMI >25 kg/m2 (73.2% vs 56.7%), those who performed physical activity at low to moderate frequency (72.4% vs 29.5%), those who spent > 6 hours/day by sitting (71.3% vs 45.3%), and those who did not have enough rest time (92.7% vs 56%). Ergonomic features of chairs, such as having back support, adjustable back support, and adjustable sitting surface, significantly (p < 0.05) influenced the outcomes. Conclusion: The prevalence of LBP among medical students in Bangladesh was high, and most of the risk factors associated with the high prevalence of LBP were modifiable. Hence, LBP can be prevented by implementing preventive strategies and providing ergonomic training and physical activity facilities.

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“…3 In Bangladesh, the prevalence of LBP ranges between 18.6-60.8%. [6][7][8][9] Instruments An online, standardized, self-administrated questionnaire 27 was used for data collection. The questionnaire was in English language and had three sections.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Mondal et al reported that three in every five physiotherapists in Bangladesh suffer from LBP. 7 That showed that the people involved in the health sector are at higher risk of developing LBP. Hence, it is essential to conduct more studies to determine the prevalence and risk factors of LBP among health science students and health professionals in Bangladesh so that the results can be compared to know the exposure better, which will help to take necessary initiatives to lessen its impact.…”

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confidence: 99%

Low back pain and associated risk factors among medical students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Sany

¹

,

Tanjim

²

,

Hossain

³

2022

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Background: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Different studies showed the high prevalence of LBP among medical students. However, no study has been conducted on Bangladeshi medical students to estimate the prevalence of LBP. This study determined the prevalence, characteristics, and associated risk factors of LBP among medical students in Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October to December 2020 among randomly selected 270 medical students and medical interns in Faridpur Medical College, Bangladesh, using an online questionnaire. In data analysis, chi-square test and binary logistic regression were performed, and a p-value of < 0.05 was regarded as statistically significant. Results: A total of 207 participants responded fully to the survey, and were included in the analysis. The mean age of the participants was 22.4 ± 1.9 years. The point, 6-month, and 12-month prevalence of LBP was 25.6%, 46.9%, and 63.3%, respectively. In most participants, LBP was localized (53.2%), recurrent (64.9%), non-specific (70.8%), affected for a short period (55%), and relieved without receiving any treatment (60.4%). Participants who had a significantly higher 12-month prevalence of LBP included females (72.2% vs 52.2%), with BMI >25 kg/m2 (73.2% vs 56.7%), those who performed physical activity at low to moderate frequency (72.4% vs 29.5%), those who spent > 6 hours/day by sitting (71.3% vs 45.3%), and those who did not have enough rest time (92.7% vs 56%). Ergonomic features of chairs, such as having back support, adjustable back support, and adjustable sitting surface, significantly (p < 0.05) influenced the outcomes. Conclusion: The prevalence of LBP among medical students in Bangladesh was high, and most of the risk factors associated with the high prevalence of LBP were modifiable. Hence, LBP can be prevented by implementing preventive strategies and providing ergonomic training and physical activity facilities.

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“…4 LBP prevalence is also high in middle and low-income countries, 5 including Bangladesh. [6][7][8][9] Nearly 97% of patients have LBP due to mechanical factors, while 2% are due to visceral disease and 1% non-mechanical reasons. 10,11 Intervertebral disc herniation is the most common cause of LBP in adults, and that accounts for 4% of mechanical LBP.…”

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Effectiveness of strengthening exercise plus activities of daily living instructions in reducing pain in patients with lumbar disc herniation: a randomized controlled trial

Sany

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Shahriar

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Nyme

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Background: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is one of the most common causes of chronic low back pain (CLBP) with sciatica. The exercise intervention was found effective in improving CLBP, although a paucity of research evaluated the effectiveness of exercise intervention to alleviate CLBP due to LDH. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the combination of back and hip strengthening exercises and activities of daily living instructions (ADLIs) to improve CLBP with sciatica due to LDH. Method: This assessor-blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted on 70 patients with CLBP with sciatica due to LDH. The patients were randomly allocated either in the intervention group (IG) or control group (CG). Patients in IG received both back and hip strengthening exercises five days a week for six weeks. Patients in CG received pharmacological therapy for three weeks, followed by hot moist compression for another three weeks. Patients of both groups followed the ADLIs at the time of the intervention and at least three months after the intervention. Back pain intensity and perceived pain due to sciatica were measured by the Visual Analogue Scale and range of hip flexion during the Straight Leg Raising Test, respectively, at three weeks and six weeks of intervention, and three months after the intervention. Results: Back pain and sciatica improved significantly (p < 0.05) in both groups at the end of the intervention and follow-up, while the IG showed significantly better improvements (p < 0.05) at the end of the intervention. However, only ADLIs were not adequate to sustain the improvements after the intervention. Conclusion: The combination of back and hip strengthening exercises and ADLIs improves CLBP with sciatica due to LDH. Nevertheless, it is required to instruct patients to follow ADLIs and perform strengthening exercises regularly to maintain the improvements. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05021718.

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Prevalence of low back pain and its associated factors among physiotherapists in Dhaka city of Bangladesh in 2016

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Low back pain and associated risk factors among medical students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Low back pain and associated risk factors among medical students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Low back pain and associated risk factors among medical students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Effectiveness of strengthening exercise plus activities of daily living instructions in reducing pain in patients with lumbar disc herniation: a randomized controlled trial

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