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Abstract
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives. In the United States it is the most common cause of job-related disability, a leading contributor to missed work. The quality of life in patients with low-back pain is lower in comparison with that in general population. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of LBP and its effect on quality of life.
Methods: this is across sectional study conducted in abu-khalefa family center, Ismailia governorate on 259 of attendees aged 18-65 years, data were collected through a semi structured questionnaire containing three parts 1st part containing sociodemographic information, 2nd part about characteristics of LBP and 3rd part investigating the effect of LBP on QOL through oswestry disability questionnaire.
Results: prevalence of LBP was 48%, it was more in males (57.3%) than females (42.7%). there was statistically significant relationship between LBP and each of age, marital status and income. (61%) of patients with LBP had minimal disability, (24%) had moderate disability, (12%) had severe disability, (2%) were bed –bound or exaggerate their symptoms and (1%) were crippled. There was statistically significant relationship between degree of disability and each of age, gender, marital status, residence and income.
Conclusion: LBP is a prevalent disorder and has a significant impact on work, lifestyle and social well-being.