Prevalence and Risk Factors of Work-Related Lower Back Pain among Radiographers in the State of Kuwait.

IF 2.2 Q2 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING Radiology Research and Practice Pub Date : 2021-12-03 eCollection Date: 2021-01-01 DOI:10.1155/2021/5365260

Hesham N Alrowayeh, Musaed Z Alnaser, Talal A Alshatti, Raed S Saeed

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Background: Work-related lower back pain (WrLBP) is a global health issue and a rising concern in the State of Kuwait. The prevalence and the risk factors of WrLBP among radiographers are not well documented.

Objective: The purpose of the study was to determine the one-year prevalence, characteristics, impact, and physical risk factors of WrLBP among radiographers in the State of Kuwait.

Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 200 radiographers. The questionnaire collected data on demographics, physical risk factors, and the occurrence of WrLBP in the previous 12 months. Descriptive statistics, frequency calculations, and chi-square analyses were performed.

Results: One hundred forty-six radiographers completed and returned the questionnaires with a response rate of 73% (146/200). The one-year prevalence of WrLBP was 16%. The prevalence of WrLBP was not significantly associated with the participants' demographics. Although WrLBP was significantly associated with work demands, the overall impact of WrLBP on work duties was minimal.

Conclusions: The occurrence of WrLBP among radiographers in Kuwait was low, particularly when compared to healthcare providers involved in more patient handling and direct contact. However, various physical risk factors were identified. Further research is needed to investigate the effect of a treatment and prevention program on the prevalence of WrLBP.

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背景:与工作相关的下背部疼痛(WrLBP)是一个全球性的健康问题，在科威特日益受到关注。放射科医师中腰痛的患病率和危险因素并没有很好的文献记载。目的:本研究的目的是确定科威特放射技师的一年患病率、特征、影响和身体危险因素。方法:对200名放射技师进行问卷调查。问卷收集了人口统计学、生理危险因素和过去12个月发生腰痛的数据。进行描述性统计、频率计算和卡方分析。结果:共146名放射技师填写问卷，回复率为73%(146/200)。WrLBP的1年患病率为16%。wlbp的患病率与受试者的人口统计学特征无显著相关性。虽然工作压力与工作需求显著相关，但工作压力对工作职责的总体影响很小。结论:科威特放射技师的腰痛发生率较低，特别是与涉及更多患者处理和直接接触的医疗保健提供者相比。然而，确定了各种身体危险因素。需要进一步研究治疗和预防方案对WrLBP患病率的影响。

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