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. 2011 Jan-Feb;15(1):31-6.
Epub 2011 Mar 4.

Prevalence and associated factors of back pain in adults from southern Brazil: a population-based study

Gustavo D Ferreira  1 , Marcelo C Silva, Airton J Rombaldi, Eduardo D Wrege, Fernando V Siqueira, Pedro C Hallal
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  • PMID: 21390471

Prevalence and associated factors of back pain in adults from southern Brazil: a population-based study

Gustavo D Ferreira et al. Rev Bras Fisioter. 2011 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Objectives: To identify the prevalence of spinal pain and possible prognostic factors in a representative sample of Pelotas, RS, Brazil.

Methods: Cross-sectional study evaluated 972 adults aged between 20 and 69 years, of both sexes, residents in a urban area. The questionnaire included socio-economic, demographics, behavioral and health-related questions. Spinal pain was defined as any pain or discomfort in the spine somewhere in the last 12 months, either in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar area.

Results: The prevalence of spinal pain was 63.1% (95% CI 60.0 to 66.1) being lower back the most prevalent condition (40%). Female gender 1.24 (1.12 to 1.37) and poor health status(p<0.001) were the variables that remained associated with the presence of spinal pain in the final model.

Conclusions: The prevalence of back pain is important as it is associated with activity limitation and with health care utilization.

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