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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024

Prevalence of low back pain and associated factors among bank workers at Hawassa city, Northern Zone, Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia.

Thomas Jonga, Beniyam Samuel, Amdehiwot Aynalem, Eskinder Israel, Bargude Balta, Abdella Amano

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Thomas JongaHawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Teaching Hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia. thomasjonga023@gmail.com.
Beniyam SamuelDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.
Amdehiwot AynalemSchool of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
Eskinder IsraelDepartment of Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia.
Bargude BaltaHawassa University Comprehensive Specialized and Teaching Hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
Abdella AmanoSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia.

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backgroundLower back pain (LBP) is a public health threat that affects people who frequently experience sedentary working conditions. Few studies reported on low back pain among bank workers in Ethiopia, particularly in the study area. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the magnitude and associated factors of low back pain among bank workers in Hawassa City, Sidama Region, Ethiopia.

methodsThis institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 20, 2023, to June 30, 2023. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select participants, and data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire, entered into Epidata version 4.6, and transferred to SPSS version 25 for further analysis. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the independent predictors of lower back pain.

resultsOf the 627 total study participants, six hundred seven bank workers participated in the study, with a response rate of 96.8%. The overall magnitude of lower back pain among the study population was 55.2%, with a 95% confidence interval (CI 51.1-59). Based on the multivariate binary logistic regression analysis, being in a manager position (AOR = 3.85; 95% CI = (1.2,12), a level 2 banker (AOR = 3.8; 95% CI = (1.9,8.9), age 30-39 years (AOR = 4; 95% CI = (2,12.4), an age ≥ 40 years (AOR = 5.4; 95% CI= (3.04,16.3), working in sufficient space (AOR = 0.4; 95% CI = (0.3,0.9), and physical activity (AOR = 0.2; 95% CI = (0.1,0.8)) were significantly associated with low back pain.

conclusionThe prevalence of low back pain among the bank workers was high in the study area. Being in a managerial position, being a level two banker, being aged 30-39 years, being aged ≥ 40 years, working in sufficient space, and engaging in physical activity were significantly associated. Therefore, it is essential to establish a health screening team, create awareness programs for the benefit of physical activity, provide sufficient working space, and give special attention to elderly and senior bankers and bank managers to reduce the risk of developing low back pain.

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Low Back PainOccupational DiseasesAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAssociated factorsBank workersEthiopiaHawassaLow back painPrevalence

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