Prevalence of Low Back Pain, Disability Among Dentists In Saudi Arabia: A Cross Sectional Study

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作者：
Alzahrani, Abdullah H. [1 ]
Alhusayni, Abdullah Ibrahim [1 ]
Alqahtani, Bijad [1 ]
Alzahrani, Hanadi Ghurmallah [2 ]
Almalki, Husam A. [1 ]
Alkhathami, Khalid M. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Shaqra Univ, Coll Appl Med Sci Shaqra, Dept Hlth Rehabil, Shaqra 11961, Saudi Arabia
[2] Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz Univ, Coll Dent, Dept Prevent Dent Sci, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
来源：
JOURNAL OF PIONEERING MEDICAL SCIENCES | 2024年 / 13卷 / 02期
关键词：
low back ache; dentists; modified oswestry low back pain disability; Saudi Arabia; MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS; HEALTH-CARE; NURSES; WORK; COST; RISK;
D O I：
10.61091/jpms202413225
中图分类号：
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要：
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a major global health condition which affects individuals across various occupational groups. dentists, specifically, are prone to experiencing LBP due to the physically demanding nature of their work. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and determinants of LBP among dentists. Methodology: This cross sectional study was carried out among dentists working in different regions in Saudi Arabia. Sociodemographic characteristics, Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability grading, self-perceived health were collected. SPSS version 20 was used to calculate frequency, percentage and p values. Results: Among 116 participants, majority 66 (56.9%) were males, 83 (71.5%) had Low back pain. Onset of LBP was gradual in 111(95.7%), majority (37%) have worked in health care profession for 6 to 10 years. Majority 52 (44.8%) work 5 days a week, 67 (80.7) had mild LBP. Conclusion: The prevalence of LBP was 71.5%. Occupational prevention activities should be planned to alleviate the presence of LBP among dentists.
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