Abstract

PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LOW BACK PAIN IN RURAL AREA OF TAMIL NADU - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Dr. Dileep R.*, Mohamed Ishaq, Muhammed Aslam M. T. and Mohammed Aslam K., Mohammed Nihal Abdul Nazer and Muhammad Musthafa M. T.

ABSTRACT

Background: Low back pain It is estimated that every five adults suffers from chronic or recurring pain and another one in every 10 adults is newly diagnosed with chronic pain, back pain the most frequent type pain experienced. Musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain have major impact on the health care system due to combined high prevalence and associated disability. The total cost of back pain around the world is estimated to represent billions of dollar annually due to indirect cost representing a large portion (75% to 93%) of the total cost of back pain. The indirect cost reflects productivity loss and absenteeism. Back pain also significantly limits daily activity imposing functional limitations. Objectives: To assess the prevalence, pain intensity, factors associated with LBP and impact on QoL of LBP. Materials and Methods: This was a cross sectional study conductedduring October 2023 to December 2023. Face to face interview was conduced using a self-designed questionnaire, NRS-11 and RMDQ-24 questionnaire. Results: A total of 267 participants were recruited having LBP where, most of them had point prevalence 32%.The study shows significant difference between job profile and the prevalence of LBP, most probable in farmers (33%), prolonged standing workers (38%) and construction workers (47%). Conclusion: LBP is highly prevalent in India, adversely affecting the day to day life of participants. This study calls for the necessity to plan, prevent, and management programs in the society to suppress the burden of LBP.

Keywords: Low back pain, Prevalence, Pain intensity, Functional limitations, Quality of life.