Table 1 Prevalence and characteristics of low back pain in the past 12 months among study health care workers (n = 740)
Prevalencea | No | Prevalence% (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Overall prevalence of low back pain | 547 | 73.9 (70.7–77.0) |
Prevalence of low back pain with neurological symptoms in limbs | 370 | 50.0 (46.4–53.6) |
Prevalence of low back pain necessitating medication and/or physiotherapy | 300 | 40.5 (37.0–44.1) |
Prevalence of low back pain requiring medical consultation | 148 | 20.0 (17.2–23.0) |