城市和农村人口慢性疼痛的比较。

A comparison of chronic pain between an urban and rural population.

作者信息

Hoffman Pamela K, Meier Brian P, Council James R

机构信息

North Dakota State University, Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 5075, Fargo, ND 58105-5075, USA.

出版信息

J Community Health Nurs. 2002 Winter;19(4):213-24. doi: 10.1207/S15327655JCHN1904_02.

DOI:10.1207/S15327655JCHN1904_02

PMID:12494742

Abstract

Residents of rural and urban areas of North Dakota were surveyed regarding chronic pain. Participants (N = 188) responded to questions pertaining to the prevalence and characteristics of chronic pain, quality of life, and social support. Overall, 58% of the participants reported chronic pain, with arthritis as the leading cause, the lower back as the main location, and oral medication as the most common treatment. Individuals from rural and urban locations differed significantly in the rate of chronic pain reported. Participants with chronic pain reported a significantly lower quality of life than individuals without chronic pain.

摘要

针对北达科他州农村和城市地区居民的慢性疼痛情况进行了调查。参与者（N = 188）回答了有关慢性疼痛的患病率和特征、生活质量以及社会支持方面的问题。总体而言，58%的参与者报告有慢性疼痛，其中关节炎是主要病因，下背部是主要疼痛部位，口服药物是最常见的治疗方式。农村和城市地区的个体在报告的慢性疼痛发生率上存在显著差异。患有慢性疼痛的参与者报告的生活质量明显低于没有慢性疼痛的个体。