@article {10.3844/ajassp.2010.634.639,
article_type = {journal},
title = {Prevalence of Low Back Pain and its Risk Factors among School Teachers},
author = {Samad, Nurul Izzah Abdul and Abdullah, Haslinda and Moin, Saidi and Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri Mohd and Hashim, Zailina},
volume = {7},
year = {2010},
month = {May},
pages = {634-639},
doi = {10.3844/ajassp.2010.634.639},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/ajassp.2010.634.639},
abstract = {Problem statement: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of low back pain and the associated risk factors among primary school teachers in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Approach: A cross sectional study was conducted in nine primary schools in the Klang Valley. The schools were selected randomly from a list obtained from the Ministry of Education. Two hundred and seventy two respondents who fulfilled the study criteria volunteered to participate in the study. A questionnaire was used to determine the demographic and occupational information. Information on low back pain was assessed using a Nordic Questionnaire, while the General Health Questionnaire was used to determine the mental health status. Results: The prevalence of low back pain was 40.4% among respondents. Lifting load (28.0%) was ranked as the main factor which contributed to low back pain, followed by prolonged sitting (25.2%). Poor mental health (OR 1.11, 95% CI 1.06-1.15) was the risk factor to low back pain. Conclusion: The prevalence of low back pain was 40.4% among primary school teachers in Klang Valley. Teachers with poor mental health status had higher risk of developing low back pain.},
journal = {American Journal of Applied Sciences},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}