The association between pelvic girdle pain and sick leave during pregnancy; a retrospective study of a Norwegian population
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during pregnancy frequently leads to sick leave. Education and work factors, not just pain intensity, influence a woman's likelihood to take leave.
Area Of Science
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
Background
- Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during pregnancy is a prevalent condition with significant impacts on daily life and work.
- It represents a major public health concern due to its association with extended sick leave.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the frequency of sick leave due to PGP in pregnant women.
- To assess the relationship between PGP, daily activities, physical workload, and work type concerning sick leave.
- To identify factors influencing the likelihood of taking sick leave for PGP.
Main Methods
- A questionnaire-based study involving pregnant women at Stavanger University Hospital, Norway.
- Data collection included demographics, PGP details, daily activity limitations, and sick leave history.
- Statistical analyses employed non-parametric tests, multinomial logistic regression, and sequential linear regression.
Main Results
- PGP is a significant cause of sick leave among pregnant Norwegian women, correlating with daily living limitations.
- Work satisfaction, sleep difficulties, lifting problems, and pain intensity were identified as risk factors for sick leave.
- Higher education, greater work satisfaction, and fewer issues with sitting, walking, or standing reduced sick leave, irrespective of pain intensity.
Conclusions
- A coping mechanism, likely linked to education and work environment/posture, was identified that decreases sick leave in pregnant women with PGP.
- Further prospective longitudinal research is recommended to explore these factors and their implications for sick leave frequency.