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Low Back Pain in Medical Students and Professors During the Pandemic: Retrospective Cohort Study
Arthur Fiorotto de Mattos1, Natália Fortuny de Lima1, Marcelo Wajchenberg2
1Estudante de Graduação em Medicina, Universidade Anhembi Morumbi, São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Ortopedia
|September 4, 2023
Summary
The prevalence of low back pain significantly increased during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic times. Factors like sedentary lifestyles and prior spinal issues were linked to higher incidence rates.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background:
- Low back pain is a prevalent global health issue.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has altered lifestyles, potentially impacting musculoskeletal health.
- Understanding pandemic-related changes in low back pain is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of low back pain before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To compare low back pain prevalence between pre-pandemic and pandemic periods.
- To identify factors associated with low back pain during the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based study was conducted.
- Data collected included low back pain presence, sociodemographic factors, and environmental influences.
- 978 responses were analyzed to compare pre-pandemic and pandemic periods.
Main Results:
- Low back pain prevalence increased significantly from 57.37% pre-pandemic to 69.94% during the pandemic.
- High prevalence was observed across all groups, with a notable increase among women.
- Sedentary lifestyle and pre-existing spinal problems were associated with increased low back pain incidence.
Conclusions:
- The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a significant rise in low back pain prevalence.
- Public health strategies may need to address pandemic-related lifestyle changes impacting spinal health.
- Further research into specific contributing factors and targeted interventions is warranted.
