Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on contributing factors among low back pain patients attending outpatient physiotherapy treatment in Malawi

Tarimo, Nesto; Diener, Ina

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“…No patient considered exercises as a cure for damage, and most of the patients knew that even with regular exercise, normality would not be restored. In a UK study which was published in 1998 [29], the level of knowledge was higher than the level in the present study, the mean total score of questionnaire was high (19.45 ± 3.23, range 6-24). Patients in the UK showed a good level of knowledge in areas A, C, and D; and a moderate level of knowledge in area B, which made some diffi culty to the participants.…”

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“…The importance of evaluating patients' knowledge about their specifi c disease have recognized by several investigators and educators. This is the reason for multiple studies that developed tools to evaluate the knowledge of chronic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis [25,26], fi bromyalgia [27], low back pain [28,29], and AS [30,31]. With physical therapy, an education with eff ective corrected knowledge has been recommended as non-pharmacological treatment of the disease, according to EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism) recommendation, 2016 [32].…”

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The Assessment of Knowledge in Sample of Iraqi Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

Jassim¹,

Majeed²

2020

BRJ

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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the sacroiliac joints and spine that may be associated with a variety of extra-spinal lesions. Knowledge acquisition is a complex procedure and depends on patient intelligence, level of education, motivation teaching style and content. Different models have been identified to increase level of knowledge, with educational courses and information booklets among the most common. The aim of the present study is to assess a level of knowledge in sample of Iraqi patients with ankylosing spondylitis, by a self-administered questionnaire. This is a cross-sectional study including 200 Iraqi patients with AS, who have access to the Rheumatology Unit in Baghdad Teaching Hospital. AS Data collection were taking place between November 2017 and September 2018. Socio demographic data were reported including age, residence, marital status, smoking, educational level, occupation and disease diagnosis duration. Patients had undergone an interview with a physician to assess their level of knowledge by a questionnaire, which included 4 knowledge areas: Area A includes general knowledge about AS, comprising etiology, symptoms musculoskeletal and extra musculoskeletal, and laboratory blood tests. Area B includes immuno-genetics test (HLA.B27 antigen) and inheritance. Area C includes general management, including pharmacological treatment and its side effects, physical therapy and exercise (exercise type & proper duration and its role in treatment). Area D includes joints protection, pacing and priorities. The clinical and demographic data analyzed using descriptive statistics. The mean total questionnaire score is 16.28 SD +- 2.49, range (2 – 26). There is no significant statistical association between the mean total score and the gender (P value = 0.14), age (P value 0.93), marital status (P value 0.73), smoking (P value 0.65), residence (P value 0.56), and BMI (P value 0.23), While there is a highly significant statistical relationship between mean total score and the level of education (P value 0.0004), and occupation (P value 0.0026). For Area A, the mean achieved score is 3.63 +- SD 1.61, maximum possible score is 8. For Area B, the mean achieved score is 0.26 +-SD 0.51, the maximum possible score is 2. For Area C, the mean achieved score is 9.53 +- SD 2.42, maximum possible score is 15. Area D, the mean achieved score is 2.87 +- SD 1.06, the maximum possible score is 4. The study showed that AS Iraqi patients have low level of knowledge, unawareness and wrong thoughts about specific aspects of their disease, which may reinforce the recommendation of this study.

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The Assessment of Knowledge in Sample of Iraqi Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Majeed²

2020

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“…[10,11,12,13] A sizeable segment of the population, especially those with LBP, still reports believing rest or protection of the back is needed, along with comprehensive medical investigation and treatment. [14,15,16] Pessimistic LBP beliefs are common across countries and populations, and are associated with pain and disability. [17] LBP beliefs are also associated with increased health care utilization.…”

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A systematic review of the effectiveness of mass media campaigns for the management of low back pain

Suman

Armijo‐Olivo

Deshpande

et al. 2020

Disability and Rehabilitation

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Title: A systematic review of the effectiveness of mass media campaigns for the management of low back pain (LBP). Purpose: To synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of mass media campaigns for the management of LBP on beliefs of the general public and health care providers, LBPrelated disability, health utilization, and LBP clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods: Five electronic databases were searched from inception to December 17, 2019. Any studies evaluating the effectiveness of mass media campaigns for LBP were eligible. Primary outcome was general public LBP beliefs, while secondary outcomes included health care provider beliefs as well as LBP-related disability, health utilization, and clinical outcomes. Results: The search resulted in 4,164 unique records, of which 18 studies were ultimately included. These 18 studies predominantly used quasi-experimental methods to evaluate 7 LBP mass media campaigns conducted in 7 countries. All studies evaluating LBP beliefs in the general public detected positive effects. Health care provider beliefs also consistently improved. Results for behavioural outcomes (disability behaviour and health utilization) were mixed and appeared dependent on campaign characteristics and local context. A promising effect on physical activity was observed following the only campaign that evaluated this outcome, but only at 5-year follow-up. Conclusions: Mass media campaigns for LBP appear effective for improving beliefs of the general public and health care providers. Changing public and practitioner LBPrelated behaviour requires more concerted effort.

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“…In another study carried out among nurses, the average score was 19.1 [ 28 ], and among Thai adults, the average was 9.2 [ 30 ]. In a study carried out among LBP patients attending outpatient physiotherapy treatment in Malawi, only 8.8% of them answered all questions correctly [ 31 ]. In any case, despite the fact that there are few studies that evaluate knowledge of postural education, the results obtained should be better.…”

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Knowledge of Low Back Pain among Primary School Teachers

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Carbonell

Cantallops

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disease that affects a large percentage of the working population, including teachers. The World Health Organization has identified the school as an effective environment for improving child health. For this reason, the figure of the teacher is a fundamental piece in the process of knowledge acquisition about postural education and prevention of LBP among schoolchildren. The present study aims to determine the knowledge of postural education and back pain prevention among primary school teachers. This cross-sectional study evaluated 85 primary school teachers from Majorca (Spain), of whom 17.6% were physical education teachers and 82.4% were classroom teachers. The study was based on two different structured and self-administered questionnaires to investigate into specific knowledge about LBP: Low Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire (LKQ) and COSACUES-AEF Questionnaire. The results demonstrated a lifetime prevalence of LBP of 96.5% with significant differences determined by sex. The knowledge of participants about LBP was 17.3 in LKQ (range scale 0–24) and 4.3 in COSACUES (range scale 1–10). In conclusion, the teachers knowledge is insufficient to carry out an efficient and useful health promotion program among schoolchildren to prevent LBP.

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Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on contributing factors among low back pain patients attending outpatient physiotherapy treatment in Malawi

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The Assessment of Knowledge in Sample of Iraqi Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

The Assessment of Knowledge in Sample of Iraqi Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

A systematic review of the effectiveness of mass media campaigns for the management of low back pain

Knowledge of Low Back Pain among Primary School Teachers

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