BackgroundLow back pain is a common public health issue in the working population and one of the leading causes of disability. It is the leading cause of work-related conditions and the most common reason for filing a workers' compensation claim in low- and middle-income countries. Ethiopia is a developing country; there is a shortage of working materials, skilled labor, and a lack of awareness of ergonomics posture, which lead to lifting heavy objects, long periods of standing, repetitive twisting, and same sustained posture for long periods of time without a shift. As a result, the purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of work-related low back pain among restaurant wait staff in Gondar, Ethiopia, in the year 2019.MethodsInstitution-based cross-sectional study, including 420 restaurant wait personnel, was undertaken from 1 March to 30 April 2019. A simple random sampling procedure was used to choose the restaurants and wait staff. A standardized Nordic questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were entered into Epi Info 7 and analyzed in SPSS version 20. The univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were calculated. The significance of associations was reported by a P-value of < 0.05 and an adjusted odds ratio (AOR). The model fitness checked by the Hosmer–Lemeshow goodness of fit test was used.ResultIn this study, a total of 420 participants (99.53% response rate) ranging in age from 17 to 53 years old participated, with 184 (43.8%) participants reporting low back pain at some point in the past 12 months. Female participants had a higher prevalence of 130 (70.6%). Sex (AOR = 2.98; 95% CI: 1.07–8.30), frequent exercise (AOR 0.47; 95% CI: 0.24, 0.93), extended standing (AOR 8.82; 95% CI: 3.30, 20.32], and repetitive tasks (AOR 7.49; 95% CI: 4.29, 13.19) were all found to be significant predictors in low back pain.ConclusionMore than two-fifth of waitresses and waiters reported low back discomfort at some point in the past 12 months. Predisposing factors for low back discomfort among restaurant wait staff included being female, standing for long periods of time while serving, and performing repetitive tasks. Regular exercise was found to be a protective factor against low back pain in wait staff. Delivering ongoing safety training is among the most potent essential measures required in preventing low back pain.

Adherence to prescribed exercise is linked to improved treatment results for physical performance and function. Failure to adhere to the home-exercise program will adversely affect the outcome of the treatment, decrease the treatment's efficacy, and be a cause for physiotherapists to alter treatment unnecessarily. The effectiveness of physical exercise can be determined when the patient complies with exercise therapy. Hence, this study aimed to assess patient adherence to home-based exercise programs and identify the predictors that affect the adherence of patients to home-based exercise programs. Methods: From April 1st to May 30th, 2021, a prospective multi-institution cross-sectional study was conducted at the comprehensive specialized hospitals of Gondar University, Felege Hiwot, and Tibebe Ghion. Data from 300 participants were collected through face-to-face interviews and patient medical file reviews. Binary logistic regression was done to identify predictors of patient adherence to home exercise programs with SPSS version 20. The strength of the association was represented by the adjusted odds ratio. Results: A 95.84% (n=300) response rate with 18-80 years age range participated in this study. Among the study participants, 35.3% (n=106) (95% CI: 29.7-40.3) of them were found adherent to home-based exercise programs. Age (adjusted OR 3.13 (1.031-9.507)), gender )), education level )), occupation )), remembering exercise )), and patient interest in exercise )) were independent predictors of exercise adherence. Conclusion:The proportion of adherence to home exercise programs was relatively poor. Older age, being female, uneducated, employed, and busy work status patients had a high tendency of non-adherence. Forgetfulness, perceived exercise is boring, or no interest had negative affect on their adherence.

Background: People with HIV/AIDS following ART experience immunological improvement and normal life expectancy. However, with this increased life expectancy has emerged a symptom burden such as musculoskeletal pain/disorder. Despite, this health problems in HIV/AIDS patients (PLWHAs) have become a concern, there is a lack of data on the prevalence and associated factors of musculoskeletal disorders among HIV/AIDS following ART in sub-Saharan Africa and also in Ethiopia. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of musculoskeletal disorders among adult HIV/AIDS patients following ART clinic at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia 2021. Method: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from September 1st to October 1st, 2021 at University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia. The data was collected through an interview-administered questionnaire and patient medical record review of 324 participants. Binary logistic regression was used to identify associated risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders. The strength of the association was detected by the adjusted odds ratio and P-value. Result: A total of 324, with nearly half the age range of 25-44 years participants were enrolled in this study. Among participants, 158 (48.5%) of them experienced musculoskeletal disorders of annual prevalence. BMI, opportunistic infection [AOR, 10.43; 95%CI 2.756-42.25], type of ART medication used, CD4-count [AOR, 0.13; 95% CI 0.032-0.852], and change in ART regimen change [AOR, 8.14; 95%CI 2.062-32.09] were significantly associated with a musculoskeletal disorder. Conclusion: The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was moderate (48.5%). BMI, recent CD4 count, opportunistic infection, ART regime at initiation, and ART regime change were significantly associated with a musculoskeletal disorder. A multidisciplinary approach is required, to link the ART clinic and physiotherapy department for preventing and treating musculoskeletal disorders among HIV/AIDS patients following ART.

Background Satisfaction is basically the state of being gratified and act of fulfilling one's need or desires. Nowadays, evidence-based practice concept is prevailing and there has been a growing interest in the measurement of patient satisfaction in healthcare research. Patient satisfaction surveys provide several benefits for healthcare professionals. Assessing patient’s satisfaction with physiotherapy service could generate knowledge that can utilized for improving or maintaining quality service. Although a wide coverage and high emphasis givens to patient satisfaction studies in developed counties, there are few research’s done in Africa. This study aimed to assess satisfaction in physiotherapy service and identify predictors that affect satisfaction among patient treated in physiotherapy outpatient department. Objectives To assess satisfaction in physiotherapy service and identify associated factors among patients in physiotherapy outpatient department in Amhara regional state comprehensive specialized hospitals. Method Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among physiotherapy outpatients from April to June 2021, at three selected Comprehensive specialized hospitals. Data were collected by interviewing participants using semi-structured questionnaire. Patient satisfaction was determined by using Medrisk tool. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and bivariate and multivariable logistic regression method were used to identify predictor factors. Result A total of 409 participants with a response rate of 95% were included in this study. The overall satisfaction among physiotherapy outpatient attendee was 50.1% with 95% CI (46.2–55.7). Pain level (AOR = 5.59 95%CI (2.58–12.1), longitudinal continuity of care (AOR = 3.02 95%CI (1.46–6.62) and self-rated health improvement (AOR = 3.76, 95% CI (1.78–7.94) were significantly associated factors. Conclusion The overall satisfaction in this study were found to be low in Amhara regional state comprehensive specialized hospitals. pain level, self-rated health improvement and longitudinal continuity of care were significantly associated factors.

Background The state of depression that can lead to substance and drug abuse, as well as an increased risk of suicide. Without a doubt, the link between musculoskeletal pain and depression compromises a person’s health and drastically lowers their quality of life, resulting in increased incapacity. Depression and musculoskeletal discomfort are two well-known risk factors for long-term sickness absence, which is defined as a period of sickness lasting more than a week, which means chronic musculoskeletal pains, particularly multiple pains, are linked to depression. And early diagnosis and care of depression in musculoskeletal disorder are critical to patients’ physical, functional, and occupational results. This study aimed to assess the magnitude of depression and associated risk factors among patients with musculoskeletal disorder. Method Multi-institution cross-sectional study conducted in Amhara region Comprehensive specialized Hospitals from April 1st to May 30th, 2021. The data was collected from 217 participants through interview administrative questioner and patient medical record review. Binary logistic regression was used to identify associated risk factors of depression. The strength of the association was detected by the adjusted odds ratio. Result A total of 217 participate in this study with the age range of 18–80 years. Among the study participants, 57.1% (n = 124) (AOR: 95% CI: 50.7–63.6) were had depression. Treatment duration, and social support were significantly association with depression among patient with musculoskeletal disorder with P < 0.05. Conclusion The magnitude of depression was relatively high among musculoskeletal disorder patients treated in physiotherapy out-patient department. The length of treatment duration (hospital stay) and the status of social support from families and friends were significantly associated with depression among patients with musculoskeletal disorders. A multidisciplinary strategy is required for diagnosing and treating depression in patients with musculoskeletal disorder.