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ArticleCurrent rheumatology reviews2026

Low Back Pain among Healthcare Workers in University Hospital in Tunisia.

Noura Belhadj, Ines Rassas, Cyrine Ben Taleb, Narjes Belhadj Chabbah, Asma Gaddour, Asma Kheder, Aouatef Mahfoudh

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Noura BelhadjLaboratory of Ergonomic Management of Occupational and Environmental Risks, Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia.
Ines RassasLaboratory of Ergonomic Management of Occupational and Environmental Risks, Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia.
Cyrine Ben TalebOccupational Medicine Department, Taher Sfar University Hospital, Mahdia, Tunisia.
Narjes Belhadj ChabbahOccupational Medicine Department, Sahloul University Hospital, Sahloul, Tunisia.
Asma GaddourOccupational Medicine Department, Ibn Eljazzar University Hospital, Kairouan, Tunisia.
Asma KhederLaboratory of Ergonomic Management of Occupational and Environmental Risks, Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia.
Aouatef MahfoudhLaboratory of Ergonomic Management of Occupational and Environmental Risks, Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia.

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Abstract

introductionLow back pain is a real public health issue. It is a common musculoskeletal disorder linked to work among health professionals. The objective of this study is to determine the frequency of low back pain among healthcare workers and to study the associated risk factors.

methodsThis is a cross-sectional study conducted over a period of 6 months during the year 2022 involving a sample of the healthcare staff at Mahdia University Hospital. An anonymous self-administered questionnaire was completed by the healthcare staff, including anthropometric, socio-economic, professional lifestyle habits, and the characteristics of low back pain.

resultsA total of 96 participants responded to the questionnaire. The population was mostly female (75.3%) with an average age of 36.21 ± 8.78 years. The average BMI was 27.7 kg/m DISCUSSION: The prevalence of low back pain in our study was 82.2%. This finding aligns with results from studies conducted in Egypt at Zigazig Hospital (79%) and in Rwanda at Kanombe Military Hospital (78%).

conclusionIn this study, multiple factors linked to low back pain were identified, most of which are modifiable, highlighting the need to implement effective preventive measures to reduce the prevalence of low back pain and limit the socio-economic damage it generates.

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Health PersonnelLow Back PainOccupational DiseasesAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHospitals, UniversityHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesTunisiadegenerationhealthcareHealth professionallow back painoccupational healthrisk factors

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PMCPMC13555751

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