The prevalence of back pain among male teachers in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia: An analytic cross-sectional study

Abstract

Background: In primary care settings, back pain is the most prevalent complaint. Schoolteachers are at a higher risk of musculoskeletal issues.Several studies in Saudi Arabia have been looking into work-related musculoskeletal disorders, but the actual frequency and risks are unknown.Thus, this study's goal was to establish the incidence of back pain and its determinants among male schoolteachers in the Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Methodology:In this cross-sectional study, male schools in Makkah were divided into seven categories using cluster sampling, and a validated back pain questionnaire was used. Results: A total of 380 participants responded, with a mean age of 44.23 and ±7.70 SD. A positive history of past back issues was found in 48.2 % of the participants. The majority of the participants reported working for 11 to 24 years, working fewer than 30 hours per week, standing for more than 30 minutes, sitting for less than 15 minutes, less than a 20-minute break, and sleeping for less than 6 hours. Except for sleep duration, none had a significant association with the back pain likelihood ratio. Having a master's degree, not having depression or sleep issues, number of classes, and job satisfaction were revealed a significant association. Conclusion:Overall, compared to prevalence rates recorded in other countries, this study demonstrates a high prevalence of back disability among male teachers in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Practical preventives are recommended, and increased knowledge of occupational hazards. Teachers need to get health education to prevent back disability.

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