PREVALENCE OF MECHANICAL LOW BACK PAIN AMONG BUS DRIVERS IN CAIRO TRANSPORT AUTHORITY IN EGYPT (SURVEY STUDY).
Journal Title: International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Mechanical low back pain MLBP) is an impacting musculoskeletal disorder. Hence, this study was commenced. Purposes: to acquire lifetime, MLBP among bus drivers who are currently working Cairo Transport Authority (CTA) , as well as factors related to the workplace or the individual, and MLBP characteristics. Methods: A specifically designed questionnaire was distributed to the bus drivers who are currently working in CTA (574 bus drivers). Results: all the bus drivers have completed the questionnaire. The lifetime prevalence of MLBP was 72.3% (95% CI from 69.5% to 76.8%), most prevalent bus drivers with MLBP were driving Emarat type bus (52.3%). Conclusion: Mechanical low back pain is common among Egyptian bus drivers at the prevalence, making CTA a high-risk group, which necessitate appropriate intervention to manage such sequelae.
Authors and Affiliations
Ismail Mohamed Ismail1 , Hamed Mohamed Elkhozamy and Salwa fadl Abd almegeed.
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- DOI 10.21474/IJAR01/9063
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