The relationship between sedentary behavior, back pain, and psychosocial correlates among university employees
Author | Hanna, Fahad |
Author | Daas, Rua N. |
Author | El-Shareif, Tasneem J. |
Author | Al-Marridi, Haneen H. |
Author | Al-Rojoub, Zaina M. |
Author | Adegboye, Oyelola A. |
Available date | 2020-08-18T08:34:18Z |
Publication Date | 2019 |
Publication Name | Frontiers in Public Health |
Resource | Scopus |
ISSN | 22962565 |
Abstract | Objectives: This study aims to investigate the relationship between levels of sedentary behavior, physical activity, and back pain and their psychosocial correlates among university employees. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on both academic and non-academic professional staff at Qatar University. The data collection instrument was a combination of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and the Acute Low Back Pain Screening Questionnaire (ALBPSQ). Results: A total of 479 individuals (57% females) participated in the cross-sectional study. Two hundred and ninety three (61.2%) reported to have experienced back pain. The covariates adjusted odds ratios (aORs) showed that vigorous physical activity was a protective variable for those who experienced lower back pain [aOR = 0.84, 95%CI (0.56-0.98)], both lower and upper back pain [aOR = 0.61, 95% CI (0.33-0.87)] and either lower or upper back pain [aOR = 0.76, 95%CI (0.51-0.85)], respectively. Back pain was significantly higher in females than males (aORs: 1.37-2.21). Similarly, sedentary behavior (too much sitting) was significantly associated with those who experienced either LBP or UBP [aOR = 1.74, 95% CI (1.19, 2.57)]. All back pain categories were found to be significantly associated with those who reported a depressed mood. - 2019 Hanna, Daas, El-Shareif, Al-Marridi, Al-Rojoub and Adegboye. |
Sponsor | We would like to acknowledge our study participants, academic, and professional staff of Qatar University who dedicated their precious time to provide vital information that was used in this analysis. We would also like to thank Qatar University IRB for approving this study and allowing us to conduct this important research. We would also like to thank Dr. Anuji Gamage, a senior community physician in the Ministry of Health Sri Lanka, for her guidance and invaluable information on the topic of sedentary behavior and inactivity in office type workers. The publication of this article was funded by the Qatar National Library. |
Language | en |
Publisher | Frontiers Media S.A. |
Subject | Back pain Occupational hazard Physical activities Sitting too much Wellness |
Type | Article |
Issue Number | APR |
Volume Number | 7 |
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