ArticleBMC public health2024
Low back pain prevalence and associated factors among nurses: cross sectional study from Palestine.
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- The Experiences and Perceptions of Organizational Support Among Chinese Nurses Following Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.Nursing open · 2026Article
- Development of the low back health awareness in patient transfer scale for operating room and intensive care unit staff and evaluation of factors associated with low back pain.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- Prevalence, Severity, and Determinants of Low Back Pain Among Nurses at Sohar Hospital, Oman: A Cross-sectional Study.Oman medical journal · 2026Article
- Prevalence, patterns, and associated factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among intensive care unit and emergency room nurses in Palestine: a multicenter cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- "We just keep pushing through": a mixed-method study on musculoskeletal discomfort and mental well-being among nurses in resource-limited settings.BMC nursing · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionThe 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.
methodEmploying 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.
resultA 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.
conclusionThe 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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