The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Prevalence rate of Low Back Pain and Related Factors in Instructors of Drive Institute

일부 자동차 운전학원 강사들의 요통 유병율 및 관련요인

  • Yi Seung-Ju (Department of Physical Therapy, Andong Science College) ;
  • Nam Tae-Ho (Department of Physical Therapy, Andong Science College)
  • 이승주 (안동과학대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 남태호 (안동과학대학 물리치료과)
  • Published : 2002.12.01
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Abstract

Objectives: This study was to investigate the experience and a Point prevalence rate and factors related with Low Back Pain (LBP) in instructors of drive institute. Methods: Questionnaires were completed by 174 instructors who worked at 13 drive institutes in 4 small cities from June 2002. The information was used to estimate odds ratio (OR) and 95$\%$ confidence intervals (CI) for factors relation to LBP. A retrospective study design was used. Results: The experience rate for LBP was 57.2$\%$, 43.4$\%$ in one year interval prevalence, 42.2$\%$ in 6 months interval prevalence, and 35.8$\%$ in a point prevalence rate. Factor significantly associated with LBP experience by logistic regression was labour hour (p=0.0034), subjects who worked for long hours a day were higher than those who did not (OR=3.8, 95$\%$ CI 1.4-5.6). Conclusions: In conclusion, labour hour was significantly associated with LBP experience.

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