ArticleCureus2026
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Low Back Pain Among Healthcare Workers in Major Hospitals in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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backgroundLow back pain (LBP) is a significant occupational health burden and the most common musculoskeletal condition among healthcare professionals worldwide. Data on its prevalence and contributing factors in major hospitals in Al Madinah remain limited.
methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 382 healthcare professionals from major hospitals in Al Madinah using a standardized, self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages), chi-square and Fisher's exact tests, and multivariable binary logistic regression were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 26.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Independent predictors of LBP were reported as adjusted odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI), and statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.
resultsThe lifetime prevalence of LBP was 85.9%, with 73.6% reporting symptoms in the past year and 43.7% experiencing current pain. Independent predictors of LBP included a family history of LBP (OR = 2.19, p = 0.021), working ≤8 hours/day (OR = 2.18, p = 0.017), standing ≤5 hours/day (OR = 0.48, p = 0.023), and smoking (OR = 0.54, p = 0.049). After adjustment, work-related physical tasks and stress level were not significant predictors.
conclusionLBP is highly prevalent among healthcare workers in Al Madinah. Familial predisposition and specific work-hour patterns emerged as key determinants. These findings underscore the need for targeted ergonomic and organizational interventions and support future longitudinal studies to clarify causal pathways.
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