Musculo-skeletal pain among 40- and 45-year olds in Oslo: differences between two socioeconomically contrasting areas, and their possible explanations

International Journal for Equity in Health

Per Hjortdahl²  Mette Brekke¹ 

[1] Department of General Practice and Community Medicine, University of Oslo, Box 1130 Blindern, N-0317 Oslo, Norway;Per Hjortdahl, Department of General Practice and Community Medicine, University of Oslo, Box 1130 Blindern, N-0317 Oslo, Norway

关键词: immigrants;    mental health;    muskulo-skeletal disorders;    social inequalities in health;    population survey;   

Others  :  1147773
DOI  :  10.1186/1475-9276-3-10

 received in 2004-05-27, accepted in 2004-10-19,  发布年份 2004

【 摘 要 】

Background

The objective of the study was to compare the prevalence and severity of musculo-skeletal pain between two socioeconomically contrasting areas in Oslo, Norway, and to explore possible explanatory factors.

Methods

Questionnaire survey, carried out as part of The Oslo Health Study in 2000–2001. Data from 821 persons (40 and 45 year old) living in a less affluent inner city area (called east) were compared with 854 persons living in an affluent area of the city (called west). Bivariate comparisons (chi square test) and multiple regression analyses were performed to investigate differences between the samples.

Results

61 % in east and 56 % in west (p < 0.05) reported pain/stiffness in muscles/joints during the last four weeks. 30 % in east versus 19 % in west (p < 0.001) reported extensive pain. The between area difference in extensive pain was partially explained by physical inactivity, mental health problems and being of non-Western origin.

Conclusion

Musculo-skeletal pain is reported by 55–60 % of middle aged persons in Oslo during a four week period, and must be considered a normal phenomenon. Poor social conditions, inactivity, mental health problems and being an immigrant imply increased risk of more severe symptoms with a concomitant demand of health care.

【 授权许可】

   
2004 Brekke and Hjortdahl; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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