Psychosocial morbidity profile in a community based sample of low back pain patients

Psychosocial morbidity profile in a community based sample of low back pain patients

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bostik roll-cote Abstract Low back pain (LBP) is a major health concern and is closely associated with psychosocial morbidity and diminished Health-related quality of life (HRQoL).This is minimally investigated in community-based samples of developing nations like India.This study is aimed to specifically investigate the exposure-outcome associations between LBP and burden of disability (Modified Oswestry questionnaire (MODQ)), psychological morbidities (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21)), and HRQoL (Short Form -12 version 2 (SF12V2).A Cross-sectional study using a community-based sample of LBP positive population was conducted.The range of treatment options sought was also collected.

Chi-square tests and independent t-test were used to analyze the data.Of 1531 recruited participants, 871(57%) were identified as LBP positive of whom 60% were females.Mean (SD) of age and pain intensity of LBP patients was 33 (11) years and numeric rating scale4.2 cocktail tree for sale (2.6) respectively.

Two-third reported minimal/moderate disability.Mean (SD) scores of depression 11.87 (4.05), anxiety (8.32), stress 13.

7 (5.98), physical and mental summary scores of SF-12v2 were 47.9 (7.4) and 42.2 (10.

4).A multitude of remedial options was sought for the ailment.LBP causes significant disability and psychological morbidity among affected population.This may adversely affect their HRQoL and subsequently productivity.Acupuncture was a preferred treatment sought by Indian LBP patients.