The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Low Back Pain and Related Factors in Bus Drivers

일부 버스 운전기사의 요통경첩 및 관련요인

  • Yi Seung-Ju (Department of Physical Therapy, Andong Science College) ;
  • Cha Sang-Eun (Department of Occupational Health, Andong Science College)
  • 이승주 (안동과학대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 차상은 (안동과학대학 산업보건과)
  • Published : 2000.12.01
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Abstract

Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the experience and point prevalence rate and factors related with Low Back Pain (LBP) in bin drivers. Methods: Questionnaires were completed by 200 drivers at 2 bus companies in Andong city in October.2000. The information was used to estimate odds ratio (OR) and $99\%$ confidence intervals (CI) for factors relation to LBP. A cross-section study design was used. Results: The experience rate for LBP was $53.5\%$, point prevalence rate was $31.5\%$. Variables significantly associated with LBP experience were employ duration and stress related occupation. The higher subjects had experienced stress. the higher experience for LBP was (OR=2.9, $95\%$ Cl 1.2-7.2). The longer subjects had employ duration in bus company, the higher experience far LBP was (OR=1.3, $95\%$ Cl 1.2-7.2). Significant factors relation to a week point prevalence far LBP were obesity and employ duration. LBP increased as weight increased (OR=4.1, Cl 1.6-10.7). The longer subjects has employ duration at bus company, the higher LBP is (OR=1.4. $95\%$ Cl 1.6-2.9). Conclusions: Results from this study indicated that a statistically significant factor relation to LBP was stress related occupation. employ duration, and obesity.

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