ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2019
Prevalence and severity of low back- and pelvic girdle pain in pregnant Nepalese women.
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- Psychological risk factors for lumbopelvic pain before, during, and after pregnancy: a systematic review.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Pooled it
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- The global prevalence of low back pain in pregnancy: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Pooled it
- A core outcome set for research and clinical practice in women with pelvic girdle pain: PGP-COS.PloS one · 2021Pooled it
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- Knowledge Mapping Analysis of Research on Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP) from 2002 to 2022 Using Bibliometrics.Journal of pain research · 2024Article
- Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for pregnancy-related low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Heliyon · 2023Article
- Prevalence and factors associated with lumbopelvic pain among pregnant women in their third trimester: a cross-sectional study.The Pan African medical journal · 2023Article
- Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of a Chinese version of the pelvic girdle questionnaire.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2021Article
- Prevalence and risk factors for low back pain during pregnancy among women in Abakaliki, Nigeria.The Pan African medical journal · 2021Article
- Burden of pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy among women attending ante-natal clinic, Ethiopia:a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2020Article
- The incidence of chronic pain following Cesarean section and associated risk factors: A cohort of women followed up for three months.PloS one · 2020Article
- Lumbopelvic pain and sick leave during pregnancy: A comparison of Italy and Norway.Women's health (London, England)Article
- Influence of the Practice of the Pilates Method on Pain Perception During Pregnancy: A Quasiexperimental Study.Journal of midwifery & women's healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundLow back pain (LBP) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP) are commonly reported during pregnancy and are known to affect pregnant women's well-being. Still, these conditions are often considered to be a normal part of pregnancy. This study assesses the prevalence and severity of LBP and/or PGP among pregnant Nepalese women, as well as exploring factors associated with LBP and PGP.
methodsA cross-sectional study with successive recruitment of pregnant women was conducted at two district hospitals in Nepal from May 2016 to May 2017. The data was collected using self-reported questionnaires. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to assess the associations between independent variables and LBP and/or PGP.
resultsA total of 1284 pregnant women were included in the study. The reported prevalence of pregnancy-related LBP and/or PGP was 34%. Pain intensity was high with a mean score (standard deviation) of 6 (2). The median (25th-75th percentiles) disability scores according to the total Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire and Oswestry Disability Index were 20 (10-32) and 30 (21-38), respectively. Even though only 52% of the women believed that the pain would disappear after delivery, concern about LBP and/or PGP was reported to be low (median 2 (0-4) (Numeric Rating Scale 0-10)). In the final model for women with LBP and/or PGP the adjusted odds ratios were for body mass index (20-24, 25-30, > 30) 0.7 (95% confidence interval (CI), 0.44-1.21), 1.1 (95% CI, 0.66-1.83), and 1.5 (95% CI, 0.78-2.94) respectively, for pelvic organ prolapse symptoms 6.6 (95% CI, 4.93-8.95) and for women with educated husbands (primary or secondary, higher secondary or above) 1.1 (95% CI, 0.53-2.16) and 1.7 (95% CI, 0.84-3.47), respectively.
conclusionsPregnant Nepalese women commonly report LBP and/or PGP. The women experienced low disability despite severe pain intensity and poor beliefs in recovery after delivery.
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