Associated factors of nonspecific low back pain in occupational health settings
Background & Aims: Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal issues, significantly impacting workers’ quality of life and occupational productivity. This multifactorial condition arises from a combination of occupational, lifestyle, and individual factors. T...
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| description | Background & Aims: Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal issues, significantly impacting workers’ quality of life and occupational productivity. This multifactorial condition arises from a combination of occupational, lifestyle, and individual factors. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of NSLBP among workers.
Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 406 participants, including 202 workers with NSLBP and 204 without. Demographic and occupational questionnaires, along with the Work Ability Index and Job-Related Physical Demands scales, were completed by all participants. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods.
Results: Significant associations were identified between longer weekly working hours (p < 0.001), lack of physical activity (p = 0.001), and exposure to occupational hazards (p < 0.05) and NSLBP. Workers exposed to these factors were at a higher risk of developing NSLBP.
Conclusion: NSLBP is significantly associated with a combination of individual and occupational factors. The findings highlight the necessity of preventive interventions, including ergonomic workplace improvements, reduced weekly working hours, and the promotion of regular physical activity. These results can inform occupational health policies and enhance workers’ quality of life. However, the study’s limitations, including its cross-sectional design and relatively small sample size, should be considered when interpreting the findings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7ab4f3ecda01467e913b091fe84adafa2025-08-20T01:49:07ZengUrmia University of Medical SciencesHealth Science Monitor2980-87232025-04-0142103111Associated factors of nonspecific low back pain in occupational health settingsMashallah Aghilinejad0Mostafa Farhadi1Mohammadreza Ganjedanesh2Amir Bahrami-Ahmadi3Mohammad Eslami4Negin Kassiri5 Occupational Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Department of Occupational Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Department of Occupational Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Occupational Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Occupational Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Background & Aims: Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal issues, significantly impacting workers’ quality of life and occupational productivity. This multifactorial condition arises from a combination of occupational, lifestyle, and individual factors. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of NSLBP among workers. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 406 participants, including 202 workers with NSLBP and 204 without. Demographic and occupational questionnaires, along with the Work Ability Index and Job-Related Physical Demands scales, were completed by all participants. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: Significant associations were identified between longer weekly working hours (p < 0.001), lack of physical activity (p = 0.001), and exposure to occupational hazards (p < 0.05) and NSLBP. Workers exposed to these factors were at a higher risk of developing NSLBP. Conclusion: NSLBP is significantly associated with a combination of individual and occupational factors. The findings highlight the necessity of preventive interventions, including ergonomic workplace improvements, reduced weekly working hours, and the promotion of regular physical activity. These results can inform occupational health policies and enhance workers’ quality of life. However, the study’s limitations, including its cross-sectional design and relatively small sample size, should be considered when interpreting the findings.http://hsm.umsu.ac.ir/article-1-212-en.pdfergonomicslow back painoccupational groupsoccupational health |
| spellingShingle | Mashallah Aghilinejad Mostafa Farhadi Mohammadreza Ganjedanesh Amir Bahrami-Ahmadi Mohammad Eslami Negin Kassiri Associated factors of nonspecific low back pain in occupational health settings Health Science Monitor ergonomics low back pain occupational groups occupational health |
| title | Associated factors of nonspecific low back pain in occupational health settings |
| title_full | Associated factors of nonspecific low back pain in occupational health settings |
| title_fullStr | Associated factors of nonspecific low back pain in occupational health settings |
| title_full_unstemmed | Associated factors of nonspecific low back pain in occupational health settings |
| title_short | Associated factors of nonspecific low back pain in occupational health settings |
| title_sort | associated factors of nonspecific low back pain in occupational health settings |
| topic | ergonomics low back pain occupational groups occupational health |
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