北昆士兰职业治疗专业学生中腰痛的患病率及其相关因素

Prevalence and correlates of low back pain among occupational therapy students in Northern Queensland.

作者信息

Leggat Peter A, Smith Derek R, Clark Michele J

机构信息

School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

出版信息

Can J Occup Ther. 2008 Feb;75(1):35-41. doi: 10.2182/cjot.07.014.

DOI:10.2182/cjot.07.014

PMID:18323366

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Although low back pain (LBP) is an important issue for the health profession, few studies have examined LBP among occupational therapy students.

PURPOSE

To investigate the prevalence and distribution of LBP, its adverse sequelae; and to identify potential risk factors.

METHODS

In 2005, a self-reported questionnaire was administered to occupational therapy students in Northern Queensland.

FINDINGS

The 72-month period-prevalence of LBP was 64.6%. Nearly half (46.9%) had experienced pain for over 2 days, 38.8% suffered LBP that affected their daily lives, and 24.5% had sought medical treatment. The prevalence of LBP ranged from 45.5 to 77.1% (p = 0.004), while the prevalence of LBP symptoms persisting longer than two days was 34.1 to 62.5% (p = 0.020). Logistic regression analysis indicated that year of study and weekly computer usage were statistically-significant LBP risk factors.

IMPLICATIONS

The occupational therapy profession will need to further investigate the high prevalence of student LBP identified in this study.

摘要

背景

尽管腰痛（LBP）是医疗行业的一个重要问题，但很少有研究调查职业治疗专业学生的腰痛情况。

目的

调查腰痛的患病率和分布情况、其不良后果；并确定潜在风险因素。

方法

2005年，对北昆士兰的职业治疗专业学生进行了一项自我报告问卷调查。

结果

腰痛的72个月期间患病率为64.6%。近一半（46.9%）的人经历疼痛超过2天，38.8%的人遭受影响日常生活的腰痛，24.5%的人寻求过医疗治疗。腰痛的患病率在45.5%至77.1%之间（p = 0.004），而持续超过两天的腰痛症状患病率为34.1%至62.5%（p = 0.020）。逻辑回归分析表明，学习年份和每周电脑使用时间是具有统计学意义的腰痛风险因素。