Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Associated Risk Factors among Farmers in Jeju
10.1016/j.shaw.2021.06.003
- Author:
Hyun Jung LEE
1
;
Jung-Hwan OH
;
Jeong Rae YOO
;
Seo Young KO
;
Jeong Ho KANG
;
Sung Kgun LEE
;
Wooseong JEONG
;
Gil Myeong SEONG
;
Chul Hoo KANG
;
Sung Wook SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Original article
- From:Safety and Health at Work
2021;12(4):432-438
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:We aimed to investigate the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) and its associated agricultural work-related, biomechanical factors among this population.
Methods:We analyzed initial survey data from the Safety for Agricultural Injury of Farmers cohort study involving adult farmers in Jeju Island. The prevalence of LBP was calculated with associated factors.
Results:In total, 1,209 participants were included in the analysis. The overall prevalence of LBP was 23.7%. Significant associations for LBP were the type of farming activity, length of farming career, prior agricultural injury within 1 year, and stress levels. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed three biomechanical factors significantly related to LBP: repetitive use of particular body parts; the inappropriate posture of the lower back and neck.
Conclusions:Some occupational, and biomechanical risk factors contribute to LBP. Therefore, postural education, injury prevention education, and psychological support will be needed to prevent LBP.
