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ArticleBMJ open2024

Assessment of the prevalence and associated factors of lower back pain (LBP) among three different professionals in Bangladesh: Findings from a face-to-face survey.

A S M Nasim, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Nishrita Devnath, Zebunnesa Zeba

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Article in BMJ open, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

A S M NasimDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka -1342, Bangladesh.
Abu Bakkar SiddiqueDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka -1342, Bangladesh abubakkarsamrat1010@gmail.com zeba5533@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-1573-8281
Nishrita DevnathDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka -1342, Bangladesh.
Zebunnesa ZebaDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka -1342, Bangladesh abubakkarsamrat1010@gmail.com zeba5533@gmail.com.
Jahangirnagar University · BDBangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies · BD

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study aims to evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of lower back pain (LBP) among farmers, rickshaw pullers and office workers in Bangladesh, while also investigating potential contributors within these occupational groups.

designThis cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of LBP, associated factors and management procedures among farmers, rickshaw pullers and office workers in Bangladesh through face-to-face interviews.

settingThe study was conducted in different parts of the Bogura district in Bangladesh.

participantsA total of 396 participants were included in the final analysis, all the participants were men and adult in age. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire based on previous research. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify significant associations.

resultsThe prevalence of LBP was found to be 42.7% among the participants. Farmers and rickshaw pullers had approximately four-times and three-times higher odds of experiencing LBP compared with office workers. Other significant factors associated with LBP included living in a nuclear family, having a normal body weight, lacking professional training, having a chronic disease, having a family history of LBP and experiencing numbness in the legs or feet. The majority of respondents sought medical attention and took medication for their LBP.

conclusionThe study underscores occupational differences in LBP prevalence, emphasising the necessity for tailored interventions and occupational health policies. Identifying specific risk factors and management practices in these professions can aid in developing effective prevention strategies and enhancing healthcare services.

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Low Back PainOccupational DiseasesAdultBangladeshCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceRisk FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesEPIDEMIOLOGYOccupational StressPUBLIC HEALTH

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