Back pain in adults living in quilombola territories of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil

Revista de Saúde Pública

Luis Rogério Cosme Silva Santos¹  Ada Ávila Assunção¹  Eduardo De Paula Lima¹ 

关键词: Back Pain;    epidemiology;    Risk Factors;    Rural Population;    Health Surveys;    Dor nas Costas;    epidemiologia;    Fatores de Risco;    População Rural;    Inquéritos Epidemiológicos;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0034-8910.2014048005317

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

OBJECTIVETo analyze the factors associated with back pain in adults who live in quilombola territories. METHODSA population-based survey was performed on quilombola communities of Vitória da Conquista, state of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil. The sample (n = 750) was established via a raffle of residences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to investigate sociodemographics and employment characteristics, lifestyle, and health conditions. The outcome was analyzed as a dichotomous variable (Poisson regression). RESULTSThe prevalence of back pain was of 39.3%. Age ≥ 30 years and being a smoker were associated with the outcome. The employment status was not related to back pain. CONCLUSIONSThe survey identified a high prevalence of back pain in adults. It is suggested to support the restructuring of the local public service in order to outline programs and access to healthy practices, assistance, diagnosis, and treatment of spine problems.

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