Prevalence of Low Back Pain amongst Workers at a Paediatric Hospital in Nairobi.
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Date
2015Author
Mutiso, VM
Amayo, E
Muoki, AS
Kimeu, MM
Language
enMetadata
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Background: Back pain is a common complaint among working individuals worldwide. It is
a significant cause of reduced work productivity and sick days.
Methods: This was a prospective hospital based study done to determine the pattern of back
pain amongst workers at a paediatric hospital in Nairobi.
Results: Validated structured questionnaires were administered to 347 employees with a
response rate of 19.3% The age range was 25 to 57 years with a mean of 34 years Females
comprised 72.6% of the total with a Male to Female ratio of 2.6:1.Nurses comprised 42.2%
of the total. 63.6% had suffered back pain in that year. 90.5% of back pain was located in
the lower back.
Conclusion: Back pain is a common affliction amongst staff especially the nursing staff. This
is in keeping with other health Institutions around the world.
Citation
East & Central African Journal of Surgery. March/April 2015 Volume 20 (1)Collections
- Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) [10378]