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- Title
Prevalence of low back symptoms and its consequences in relation to occupational group.
- Authors
Widanarko, Baiduri; Legg, Stephen; Stevenson, Mark; Devereux, Jason; Jones, Geoff
- Abstract
Background The purpose of this study was to examine: (1) the prevalence of low back symptoms (LBS) and its consequences (reduced activities and absenteeism); (2) the association between occupational group and LBS; and (3) the association between LBS and its consequences. Methods A self-administered questionnaire was used to determine the prevalence of LBS in 1,294 Indonesian coal mining workers. A Cox proportional hazards model was developed to quantify the 12-monthly hazard of LBS. Logistic regression models were developed to identify risk factors for reduced activity and absenteeism from the workplace. Results The 12-month period prevalence for LBS, reduced activities, and absenteeism were 75%, 16%, and 13%, respectively. The 12-monthly hazard of LBS for blue-collar workers was 1.85 (95% CI: 1.06-3.25) times that of white-collar workers. LBS and smoking increased the risk of reduced activity and absenteeism. Conclusions Indonesian coal mining workers have a high prevalence of LBS. The findings imply that efforts to reduce LBS and in the workplace should focus on blue-collar workers. For smokers who report reduced activities and/or absenteeism, there should be a focus on rehabilitation and/or return-to-work programs. Am. J. Ind. Med. 56:576-589, 2013. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
- Subjects
RISK of backache; HEALTH of coal miners; PROPORTIONAL hazards models; JOB absenteeism; LOGISTIC regression analysis; INDONESIANS; EMPLOYMENT
- Publication
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 2013, Vol 56, Issue 5, p576
- ISSN
0271-3586
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/ajim.22116