Low back pain and some associated factors: is there any difference between genders?

Abstract

Objective: To compare men and women with low back pain and identify the prevalence and some of its associated factors in a population-based sample of adults aged 20 and over a seven day period. Methods: Cross-sectional study based on a population survey. 600 individuals were interviewed on the following: (1) characteristics of the participants (i.e. demographic, socioeconomic, and labor aspects); (2) physical activity level (IPAQ); (3) musculoskeletal symptoms (Nordic Questionnaire). Descriptive, bivariate, and Poisson regression analyses were performed. Results: Overall prevalence of LBP was 28.8%, being 39.0% in men and 60.9% in women. The measured associated factors in men were age between 36 and 59 years (PR = 3.

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“…However, no significant differences were observed in back pain intensity between both genders. Although this result is consistent with the study conducted by Ferguson et al [ 35 ] among manual material handling workers in the United States, recent studies have reported a higher LBP prevalence in women [ 3 , 9 , 34 ]. Therefore, it would be very useful to clarify the real impact of the gender factor on LBP in future research.…”

“…The onset of LBP is often associated with the adoption of poor postures at work; heavy lifting; performing repetitive movements; trunk flexion, rotation, and hyperextension; pushing; pulling; carrying; whole-body vibrations [ 7 ]. In addition, certain factors can aggravate the LBP intensity, including age, gender, hypertension, smoking, ergonomics, lack of job satisfaction, being overweight or obese, lack of physical activity (PA), and depression [ 8 , 9 ]. Knowing these factors is essential because it is possible to design a prevention strategy once they are identified.…”

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“…Há uma maior prevalência de dor lombar no sexo feminino, e tendendo à maior progressão, quanto maior for a idade 13 . A alta prevalência de dor lombar no sexo feminino pode ocorrer pelo fato das mulheres estarem expostas principalmente à repetitividade, posição viciosa, e trabalho com exigências de grande velocidade em movimentos e repetitivos 6,8,9,14,15 . Várias categorias profissionais já foram apontadas com maiores prevalências para as lombalgias, sendo muitas delas desempenhadas majoritariamente por mulheres, como serviços dos setores domésticos, limpeza, alimentação, informal (diaristas) e têxtil (costureiras) 2 .…”

“…As lombalgias são caracterizadas por dores referidas entre as margens costais e a prega glútea, e usualmente acompanhada de limitação dolorosa ao movimento, além de que é considerada um importante problema de saúde pública, tendo em vista que pode interferir nas relações sociais, econômicas, profissionais e culturais 6 . Ainda, é considerada a maior causa de transtornos de saúde relacionados ao trabalho, incapacitando trabalhadores com menos de 45 anos, podendo também ocasionar invalidez prematura 7 .…”

Better muscle strength can decrease the risk of arthralgia and back & joint stiffness in Kurdish men; a cross-sectional study using data from RaNCD cohort study

“…Indeed, HGS is a general result of the strength of the body used in epidemiological studies [11,21]. Although the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in men is lower than women, men are affected by comorbidities associated with these chronic pains as well, leading them to risky behaviors to suppress pain, such as the use of narcotic drugs [22]. Low muscle strength can predict frailty, sarcopenia, falls, fractures, and overall reduced quality of life [12,23].…”