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Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity

Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
Open Access

ISSN: 2329-9509

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Anu Bharathy Bheemarao

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  • Research Article
    Low Back Pain among Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital, South India
    Author(s): Nirmala M Emmanuel, Punitha Ezhilarasu and Anu Bharathy BheemaraoNirmala M Emmanuel, Punitha Ezhilarasu and Anu Bharathy Bheemarao

    A cross-sectional survey was carried out to assess the prevalence of Low Back Pain (LBP) among nurses, their risk status and association between LBP and selected demographic and clinical variables. The sample was female nurses between the age group of 20 and 60 years who could speak and write English, and willing to participate. A demographic proforma and a standardized screening tool for LBP were used for data collection. Approval for Institutional Review Board and written consent from participants was obtained. The completed forms (1284) were analysed, 53.4 % of the nurses had LBP and 17.1 % among them were at high risk status. There was a significant association (p<0.001) between LBP and age, body mass index, experience, and place of work. As LBP is common among nurses and nurses comprise majority of the health care professionals adequate precautions should be taken by the nurse.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2329-9509.1000161

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