Abstract
ObjectiveLow back pain (LBP) is one of the common health problems among full‐time office employees that causes absenteeism from work. The aim of the study is to identify the association between occupational factors and LBP among full‐time bank employees in Dhaka City.Materials and MethodsWe conducted a cross‐sectional study involving 593 full‐time bank employees who were engaged in sedentary works. The 1‐month complaint of LBP was measured using a subscale of subjective health complaints inventory. Multivariable logistic models were performed to identify variables related to LBP, and a random forest technique was performed to determine the top five important variables.ResultsThe 1‐month prevalence for LBP was found to be 36.6% among the bank employees, and the prevalence was the highest (64.3%) for the 51‐ to 59‐year‐old age group. The regression analysis indicates that respondents from both agegroups, 41‐50 years (OR = 2.00, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.10‐3.69) and 51‐59 years age groups (OR = 5.14, 95% CI = 2.05‐13.64), are significantly associated with LBP. Furthermore, obesity (OR = 2.06, 95% CI = 1.01‐4.21), and prolong working hours (>9 hours) (OR = 1.42, 95% CI = 1.01‐2.0) are positively associated with LBP. The top five important variables for LBP identified by random forest technique are: age, length of employment, prolong office hours, presence of chronic illness, and physical activity.ConclusionLBP is highly prevalent in full‐time bank employees. The occupational factors, including the length of employment (>10 years) and long working hours, play a significant role in developing LBP among bank employees. Moreover, several factors, including age, chronic illness, obesity, and physical activity, should be taken into account in the prevention of LBP in bank employees.
Highlights
The global burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors study in 2016 suggested that among 328 morbidities, low back pain (LBP) became one of the most significant health concerns for any population group [1]
The results indicate a high prevalence (48.4%) of LBP in the 41 to 59-year-old age group, indicating that it is a common condition among older adults
The results indicate that the bank employees who work for an extended period are 1.42 times more likely to have the LBP than those who work regular hours
Summary
The global burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors study in 2016 suggested that among 328 morbidities, low back pain (LBP) became one of the most significant health concerns for any population group [1]. A study revealed that long-time sedentary work, high workload, and inappropriate sitting arrangements are the contemporary causes of LBP [10]. Another study suggested that the associated factors of LBP for office workers were: long office hours, working in the same posture, and continuing the same job for many years [3]. Few studies revealed that prolonged sitting was associated with metabolic disorders, sleep disturbance, hypertension, and high body mass index (BMI) [16,17]. These factors are positively associated with increased LBP [18]. This study aims to determine the prevalence of LBP and find associated occupational factors among office employees in Dhaka city
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