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- Lower back pain (LBP) is a common issue worldwide, and this study focused on its prevalence among rickshaw pullers in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- A total of 299 male rickshaw pullers participated, with 33% reporting LBP, which was linked to factors like age over 40, lower education, stressful work conditions, and heavy lifting.
- The study suggests that preventive strategies, such as posture training, vehicle improvements, and health support, are essential for managing LBP, particularly for older workers.
Article Abstract
Lower back pain (LBP) is a prevalent issue affecting individuals globally. This study explored factors associated with LBP among rickshaw pullers in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 299 bicycle rickshaw pullers in Mirpur from July to November 2019. Data were collected using a pilot-tested semi-structured questionnaire employing convenience sampling, and analyzed with SPSS. All the participants were males (mean age: 36.69 ± 9.61 years; age ranges: 18-58 years). 33% of the participants self-reported LBP. The LBP was significantly associated with older age (>40 years), lower educational qualification, stressful working environment, heavy object lifting, and mental stress during work. There is a need for strategies to prevent and manage LBP, especially in those who are older that could include more training on better postures and lifting heavy loads, improvements in vehicles, and enhanced health and wellbeing.
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