PREVALANCE OF LOW BACK PAIN IN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY WORKERS, 2003, TEHRAN, IRAN

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DEHGHAN F.; GHASEMI M.; REZASOLTANI A.; PASHAEE B.

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Journal: JOURNAL OF SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH Year:2004 | Volume:2 | Issue:4 (8) Page(s): 49-58

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PREVALANCE OF LOW BACK PAIN IN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY WORKERS, 2003, TEHRAN, IRAN

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DEHGHAN F. | GHASEMI M. | REZASOLTANI A. | PASHAEE B. | Issue Writer Certificate

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LOW BACK PAINQ4

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INDUSTRYQ4

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RISK FACTORSQ4

Abstract

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) contain 44% of all of work related disorders. LOW BACK PAIN (LBP) is one of the most common MSDs, particularly in industrial environments. Heavy physical activities, lifting, bending, long standing, bad posture, sudden and rapid movements during work are the most ordinary reasons for occupational LBP. This study was CARried out to investigate the PREVALENCE and to find the individual and occupational RISK FACTORS for LBP in automobile INDUSTRY workers in Iran. The present study was a descriptive - analytic research that performed on 132 male workers with age ranging from 21-60years (32.3±7.2).The subjects were selected systemically and at random by using the employees name list. In this study we interviewed with the workers and observed their posture during work. The study was designed by modification of two NORDIC and the International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ). The content validity of the new questionnaire was approved by different specialists in ergonomics, occupational medicine, statistic and research methodology (90 % CI). After data collection, in addition to descriptive statistics, Pearson test was used for final analysis. The PREVALENCE of LBP was 51.5% during the last year. In about 45% of them the first episode of LBP was started during work and 22% of workers reported a decrease in their job-related activities because of LBP. Familial history of LBP was a risk indicator of LBP and obesity was not a risk indicator. Workers with previous chronic neck pain were at high risk of LBP. Aging, having second job, having heavy physical activity and the period of work had a positive relation with the PREVALENCE of LBP .There is a significant difference between rotation and flexion of the lumbar spine and also pulling and pushing of the objects during work and the frequency of LBP. More than half of the subjects suffer from LBP. In addition to the individual and work-related factors, this might be due to the low level of workers' knowledge and practice or it may be as a result of inadequate attention of the company managers to this matter. However, more studies are needed for conclusive recommendation. Prevention strategies should include instruction in working techniques and improvement in work conditions.

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DEHGHAN, F., GHASEMI, M., REZASOLTANI, A., & PASHAEE, B.. (2004). PREVALANCE OF LOW BACK PAIN IN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY WORKERS, 2003, TEHRAN, IRAN. JOURNAL OF SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH, 2(4 (8)), 49-58. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/85186/en

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DEHGHAN F., GHASEMI M., REZASOLTANI A., PASHAEE B.. PREVALANCE OF LOW BACK PAIN IN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY WORKERS, 2003, TEHRAN, IRAN. JOURNAL OF SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH[Internet]. 2004;2(4 (8)):49-58. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/85186/en

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F. DEHGHAN, M. GHASEMI, A. REZASOLTANI, and B. PASHAEE, “PREVALANCE OF LOW BACK PAIN IN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY WORKERS, 2003, TEHRAN, IRAN,” JOURNAL OF SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH, vol. 2, no. 4 (8), pp. 49–58, 2004, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/85186/en

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