Prevalence of low back pain among the bankers at selected banks in Chittagong, Bangladesh

  • Muhammed Kamruzzaman Department of Physiotherapy, Chittagong University Medical Centre, Chittagong University.
  • Ruksana Akter Department of Physiotherapy , Mymensingh College of Physiotherapy & Health Sciences, Mymensingh, Bangladesh, Email: ruksana.bela@gmail.com
  • Shameem Ahammad Department of Occupational Therapy, Mymensingh College of Physiotherapy & Health Sciences, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
  • Md. Shafiulla Prodhania Department of Physiotherapy, International Institute of Health Sciences, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Sharmila Jahan Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Jashore University of Science & Technology (JUST), Jashore, Bangladesh
  • Md. Zahid Hossain Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Jashore University of Science & Technology (JUST), Jashore, Bangladesh
  • Md. Abdul Koddus Department of Physiotherapy , Mymensingh College of Physiotherapy & Health Sciences, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
  • Md. Kabir Hossain Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Jashore University of Science & Technology (JUST), Jashore, Bangladesh
  • Shahid Afridi Department of Physiotherapy, Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed (CRP), Bangladesh
  • Mohammad Yaqub Al-Ansary Department of Physiotherapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, CRP, Bangladesh
  • Ahamadullah Hil Galeb Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Jashore University of Science & Technology (JUST), Jashore, Bangladesh
  • Md Feroz Kabir Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Jashore University of Science & Technology (JUST), Jashore, Bangladesh
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10057188
Keywords: Low Back Pain, Prevalence, Banker, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation

Abstract

Purpose: Prevalence of low back pain among the bankers at some selected banks in Chittagong. Objectives: To measure the severity of pain according to vas scale, to identify the prevalence of LBP among the bankers, to determine the primary risk factors of low back pain among the bankers and to inspect the socio- demographic information among the bankers. Methodology:A quantitative (cross sectional) research model in the form of a prospective type survey design is carried out in this study. Conveniently 100 participants among the bankers were collected from various banks of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The instruments used included direct interview, a body discomfort assessment tool that consist of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and a questionnaire. Data was collected by mixed type questionnaire and confidentiality of information and voluntarily participation were ensured by the researcher. Data were numerically coded and captured in Excel, using an SPSS 17.0 version program. Results:The findings of the study provide a baseline of information about prevalence of Back pain among the bankers. In percentage 44% have suffered from back pain and male (81.82%) are more vulnerable than female (18.18%).The most affected age range 31-50years of age (68.18%). This age group is the largest proportion of the work force and with this part of the population affected to such a large degree it could affect the productivity of the company in a negative manner. The study revealed that the prevalence of back pain is most frequent who had job experience of 1-8 years 36%, followed by 21% were 9-16 years, 18% were 17-24 years, and 25% were 25-32 years.  Conclusion:Prevention of LBP is beneficial for workers, employers, and society. To prevent work relate LBP should focus on working conditions rather than individual life style , greater attention to other risk factors such as history of back injury and perception of health status. Bankers should be educated on ergonomics, posture, taking break in between work and relaxation as this will ultimately improve job satisfaction and performance.

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Published
2023-10-31
How to Cite
Kamruzzaman, M., Akter, R., Ahammad, S., Prodhania, M. S., Jahan, S., Hossain, M. Z., Koddus, M. A., Hossain, M. K., Afridi, S., Yaqub Al-Ansary, M., Hil Galeb, A., & Kabir, M. F. (2023). Prevalence of low back pain among the bankers at selected banks in Chittagong, Bangladesh. GPH-International Journal of Biological & Medicine Science, 6(09), 10-19. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10057188
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Vol 6 No 09 (2023): GPH-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL & MEDICINE SCIENCE
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