Abstract
OBJECTIVE To analyze the factors associated with back pain in adults who live in quilombola territories.METHODS A population-based survey was performed on quilombola communities of Vitória da Conquista, state of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil. The sample (n = 750) was established via a raffle of residences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to investigate sociodemographics and employment characteristics, lifestyle, and health conditions. The outcome was analyzed as a dichotomous variable (Poisson regression).RESULTS The prevalence of back pain was of 39.3%. Age ≥ 30 years and being a smoker were associated with the outcome. The employment status was not related to back pain.CONCLUSIONS The survey identified a high prevalence of back pain in adults. It is suggested to support the restructuring of the local public service in order to outline programs and access to healthy practices, assistance, diagnosis, and treatment of spine problems.
Highlights
The survey identified a high prevalence of back pain in adults
Back pain (BP) is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects the main regions of the spine, and it is a public health problem.[11]
The prevalence of BP was of 39.3%, without significant differences between men and women
Summary
Back pain (BP) is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects the main regions of the spine (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar), and it is a public health problem.[11] Approximately 70.0% to 85.0% of the world’s population is susceptible to acute or subacute clinical presentations of BP throughout life, with repercussions on the routine of affected individuals, including temporary or permanent work-related disability.[7] In this manner, it becomes the main cause of absenteeism from work and of social welfare and health costs.[11,14]. The impairment of life quality is well described in literature.[5] there is neither a single definition nor standard methods that could facilitate comparisons of results obtained in research.[7]
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