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Influence of personal characteristics on the occurrence of lumbar pain in nurses

Authors :
Zlatko Ciric
Djordje Gajdobranski
Ivan Mikov
Branislava Brestovacki-Svitlica
Andrea Bozic
Source :
Medical review. 71:65-69
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
National Library of Serbia, 2018.

Abstract

Introduction. Even though lumbar pain is one of the most common medical problems of today, it is difficult to determine its precise origin. When identifying the risk factors for developing lumbar pain, one should also take into account the personal characteristics such as gender, age, body mass index, smoking habits, physical activities etc. The basic goal of this study was to assess the relationship between the socio-demographic characteristics (age, gender, level of education), the body mass index, smoking habits, and lumbar pain in nurses. Material and Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted in five healthcare institutions in the area of Vojvodina by interviewing nurses by means of the modified Nordic questionnaire. Results. The participants were predominantly female, the majority of them having secondary school degree. The study revealed a statistically significant relationship between lumbar pain and the increase of age and body mass index, while smoking habits did not influence the occurrence of lumbar pain. Conclusion. A better organization of work in relation to the age and gender as well body mass control would reduce the risk of lumbar pain.

Details

ISSN :
18207383 and 00258105
Volume :
71
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Medical review
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........8ba1d00562a9c2b4d702651ac6d3d6b2
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2298/mpns18s1065b