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East and Central African Journal of Surgery
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
ISSN: 1024-297X EISSN: 1024-297X
Vol. 20, No. 1, 2015, pp. 115-121
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Bioline Code: js15018
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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East and Central African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 20, No. 1, 2015, pp. 115-121
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Prevalence of Low Back Pain amongst Workers at a Paediatric Hospital in Nairobi.
Mutiso, V.M.; Amayo, E.; Muoki, A.S. & Kimeu, M.M.
Abstract
Background:
Back pain is a common complaint among working individuals worldwide. It is
a significant cause of reduced work productivity and sick days.
Methods:
This was a prospective hospital based study done to
determine the pattern of back
pain amongst workers at a paediatric hospital in Nairobi.
Results:
Validated structured questionnaires were administered to 347 employees with a
response rate of 19.3% The age range was 25 to 57
years with a mean of 34 years Females
comprised 72.6% of the total with a Male to Female
ratio of 2.6:1.Nurses comprised 42.2%
of the total. 63.6% had suffered back pain in that
year. 90.5% of back pain was located in
the lower back.
Conclusion:
Back pain is a common affliction amongst staff especially the nursing staff. This
is in keeping with other health Institutions around
the world.
Keywords
back pain; pattern; paediatric; hospital
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