Abstract
Objective:Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and prevalent work-related conditions. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and risk factors associated with LBP in dentists and to analyze the association between individual and occupational characteristics and LBP.Methods:Following ethical approval, 300 dentists from Tehran Iran have voluntarily participated. Different questionnaires were completed to collect personal, occupational characteristics and the prevalence and risk factors of LBP. Visual analogue scale and Oswestry disability questionnaires were used to determine pain intensity and level of functional disability.Results:The results indicated that point, last month, last six month, last year and lifetime prevalence of LBP were 24.6%, 24.9%, 27.7%, 28.1% and 31.4%, respectively. A significant correlation was found between the prevalence of LBP and preventive strategies, general health condition, having an assistant and job satisfaction. Body mass index, age and gender were not significantly correlated with the prevalence of Low back painConclusions:The prevalence of Low back pain in dentists appears to be high. Further studies focusing on the effectiveness of different preventive strategies are recommended.
Highlights
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and prevalent work-related musculoskeletal disorders in many countries.[1]
Age and gender were not significantly correlated with the prevalence of Low back pain Conclusions: The prevalence of Low back pain in dentists appears to be high
Results: The results indicated that point, last month, last six month, last year and lifetime prevalence of LBP were 24.6%, 24.9%, 27.7%, 28.1% and 31.4%, respectively
Summary
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and prevalent work-related musculoskeletal disorders in many countries.[1] The life time prevalence of LBP is reported to be high, affecting nearly 80% of people at some time in their adult life, and the point prevalence is ranging from 30% to 50%.2. In France more than half of the French population experienced LBP at least one day in the previous 12 months.[3] In Iran, LBP is reported to be the most common health problem affecting all population with different prevalence rates, ranging from 17% for school children,4 31.1% for teachers,5 62% for nurses[6] and 84% for pregnant women[7] to 84.4% for surgeons.[8]. Different reported prevalence rates may be attributed to different methodologies, definition for LBP, definition for point prevalence, small sample size, etc
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