Falta de conhecimento sobre os fatores de risco não ocupacionais da dor lombar entre profissionais de saúde ocupacional brasileiros: um estudo observacional transversal

Translated title of the contribution: Lack of knowledge about non-occupational low back pain risk factors among brazilian occupational health professionals: a cross-sectional observational study

Eduardo Gallas Leivas*, Leticia Amaral Corrêa, Arthur de Sá Ferreira, Renato Santos de Almeida, Leandro Alberto Calazans Nogueira

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Abstract

Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is highly prevalent and is one of the main causes of disability in Brazil and around the world. LBP presents a multifactorial etiology, being extremely common in workers. 

Objective: This study aimed to verify the knowledge about the LBP risk factors, beliefs and attitudes about the management of LBP among health professionals (physiotherapists and ergonomists) working in the occupational area. 

Materials and methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 81 Brazilian occupational health professionals. Participants completed an electronic questionnaire comprising professional data, sociodemographics, items about LBP risk factors, and the Brazilian version of the Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale for Physiotherapists. Knowledge, beliefs and attitudes were analyzed using the chi-square test for LBP risk factors and the linear regression model for health professionals' beliefs and attitudes. 

Results: Obesity (7.4%), sitting for more than 2 hours (8.6%), physical activity (9.9%), lack of psychosocial support at work (11.1%) and consuming alcohol (37.0%) presented the lowest rate of knowledge about LBP risk factors by professionals. Items about general health showed the lowest knowledge. A balanced biomedical and psychosocial orientation of beliefs and attitudes about managing LBP was observed. 

Conclusion: Brazilian occupational health professionals lack knowledge about non-occupational LBP risk factors, especially general health status. These professionals also have balanced biomedical and psychosocial concepts in managing LBP.

Translated title of the contributionLack of knowledge about non-occupational low back pain risk factors among brazilian occupational health professionals: a cross-sectional observational study
Original languagePortuguese
Article numbere5427
Pages (from-to)1-11
Number of pages11
JournalRevista Pesquisa em Fisioterapia
Volume14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Mar 2024

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Keywords

  • Health Personnel
  • Low Back Pain
  • Pain Management
  • Primary Prevention
  • Risk Factors

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