Abstract
Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is among the greatest #public health threats that individuals face around the world. Teachers are
recognized to denote an occupational cluster in which it appears to
partake a great prevalence of LBP. Nevertheless, data about its extent
and associated factors among school teachers is limited in Ethiopia.
Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and
associated factors of LBP among teachers working at governmental primary
schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016.
Materials and Methods: A school centered cross sectional study
was conducted. The total number teachers participated in the study was
827. A self-administered questionnaire was used. #Bivariate and
multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed to assess the
outcome of different factors on LBP. A statistical significance was
assumed when, P value <0.05 at 95% CI.
Results: The prevalence of LBP was found to be 340 (44%). The
multivariable logistic regression showed that, #ergonomics training,
enough teachers in school, prolonged sitting posture and poor work place
social environment were significantly associated with LBP (AOR=2.246,
3.786,
0. 237 and 6.799 respectively).
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