Magnitude of work-related low back pain and associated factors among cleaners at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: institutional based-cross- sectional study

Abstract

Abstract Background work-related low back pain is one of the musculoskeletal conditions that has been extensively seen in several occupational groups. It is the more common occupational health problem. Therefore, our study aimed to assess the magnitude of work-related low back pain and associated factors among cleaners at Gondar University comprehensive specialized hospital. Method An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from July to October 2021. Data analysis was done by SPSS Version-20 statistical software. Both bi-variable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were computed, and in the multivariable logistic regression analysis model, P-values less than 0.05 were considered statically significant. Result The findings of this study revealed that the magnitude of work-related low back pain among cleaners in the study area was 46.4% (95%CI;41.2%-51.5%) during the last 12 month. Always bend and twist body part (AOR:2.07,95%CI:1.86–5.03), Always Working above physical limit (AOR:3.59,95%CI:1.71–7.55) and always adapt awkward posture (AOR:2.91,95%CI:1.35–6.28) were factors associated with low back pain among cleaners. Conclusion The magnitude of work -related low back pain among cleaners in the study area was nearly half. Always bend and twist body part, working above physical limit and adapting an awkward posture were all significantly associated with low back pain in cleaners.