Publications by authors named "Dhanuk Pushpendra"
Low back pain (LBP) is a major health concern and is closely associated with psychosocial morbidity and diminished Health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This is minimally investigated in community-based samples of developing nations like India. This study is aimed to specifically investigate the exposure-outcome associations between LBP and burden of disability (Modified Oswestry questionnaire (MODQ)), psychological morbidities (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21)), and HRQoL (Short Form -12 version 2 (SF12V2).
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- Low back pain (LBP) is a major health issue, ranking first for disability worldwide, with significant costs and limited data on its prevalence in developing countries like India.
- A study in northern India found a high prevalence of LBP among adults, with notable impacts on quality of life, sleep, and mental health.
- Key risk factors for LBP included being female, engaging in physical activities like walking or lifting, and increasing age, highlighting the need for targeted health interventions.