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Occupational back pain in Iranian nurses: an epidemiological study
M A Mohseni-Bandpei1, M Fakhri, M Bagheri-Nesami
1Rehabilitation Department, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|November 2, 2006
Summary
Low back pain (LBP) affects over 50% of nurses, with lifting being a primary cause. This study highlights the high prevalence of LBP in nursing personnel and the need for targeted prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Nursing Research
Background:
- Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent issue among healthcare professionals.
- Understanding the specific risk factors in nursing personnel is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of LBP in nursing personnel.
- To identify individual and occupational risk factors associated with LBP in this population.
- To analyze the contribution of these factors to LBP risk.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1226 nurses from 13 general hospitals in northern Iran.
- Random recruitment and the use of questionnaires to collect personal, professional, and LBP-related data.
- Statistical analysis to identify prevalence and risk factor associations.
Main Results:
- Over 50% of nurses reported experiencing LBP.
- Lifting was identified as the most common mechanism (30.4%) causing LBP.
- Prolonged standing (57.6%) aggravated LBP, while rest (59.2%) relieved it.
- 33.7% of nurses reported absence from work due to LBP.
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of LBP among nursing personnel is significantly high.
- Occupational factors, such as lifting and prolonged standing, are key contributors to LBP.
- Increased resource allocation for LBP prevention in the nursing profession is recommended.
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