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Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing (한국지역사회간호학회)
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A Study on Characteristic Factors Related to Low Back Pain and Mental Health of Pregnant Women

임부의 요통 관련 요인과 정신건강과의 관계

  • 왕명자 (가야대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 임상원 (고려대학교 물리치료과) ;
  • 전선혜 (중앙대학교 체육교육과) ;
  • 차남현 (경희대학교 간호과학대학)
  • Published : 2009.09.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The study was to explore the level of low back pain and characteristic factors influencing low back pain (LBP) and mental health during pregnancy. Methods: The subjects were a total of 383 healthy pregnant women in S City and K-Do. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson's correlation. Results: 82.5% of the pregnant women answered the existence of LBP and 19.7% of them had high LBP. The preferred method of controlling LBP was 'Just endure'(42.3%). There were significant differences in pregnancy level (p<.05) and discomfort condition related to pregnancy (p<.01) according to low back pain. There were significant differences in pain intensity according to mental health. The correlation between pain level and pregnancy weeks (p<.001) and BMI in previous pregnancy (p<.001) was significant. The correlation between mental health and age was significant (p<.001). Conclusion: The majority of the pregnant women experienced LBP during pregnancy. However, they were not offered the best method of controlling the pain. Thus, for preventing LBP during pregnancy, we recommend regular exercises and BMI control.

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