Prevalence of low back pain and associated factors among nurses working in public hospitals of Hawassa city, southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Banga, Debora; Samuel, Tinbete; Yihune, Manaye; Bekele, Gezahegn; Molla, Ezedin; Borie, Yacob Abraham; Melese, Ayantu; Agena, Ayele; Yeheyis, Tomas

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30300

Heliyon

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30300

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Prevalence of low back pain and associated factors among nurses working in public hospitals of Hawassa city, southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Debora Banga,

Tinbete Samuel,

Manaye Yihune

et al.

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Low back pain prevalence and associated factors among nurses: cross sectional study from Palestine

Zaitoon,

Said,

Snober

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Introduction The prevalence of low back pain among nurses is notably high, which negatively affects their job performance and overall work quality. Aim of study This research aimed to evaluate the prevalence of low back pain among nurses in Nablus city and investigate how personal and work-related factor and the occurrence of low back pain in this population. Method Employing a cross-sectional study design, we employed validated instruments, including the Nordic Musculoskeletal Disorder Questionnaire. The study encompassed 258 nursing employees from both the largest and smallest Ministry of Health (MOH) and private sector hospitals in Nablus city, West Bank, Palestine. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Result A total of 258 nurses participated in the study, yielding a response rate of 98%. The lifetime prevalence of Low Back Pain (LBP) was 82% ( n = 212) throughout their life. Additionally, the prevalence of LBP in the 12 months preceding data collection was 78% ( N = 201), 71% ( N = 182) in the month leading up to the study, and 61% ( N = 156) on the day of data collection. Conclusion The study disclosed a high prevalence of low back pain among nurses, underscoring the urgency for effective solutions. These findings highlight the need for more comprehensive research to better understand and address this issue.

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Low back pain prevalence and associated factors among nurses: cross sectional study from Palestine

Zaitoon,

Said,

Snober

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Prevalence of low back pain and associated factors among nurses working in public hospitals of Hawassa city, southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

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