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Rev Mex Med Fis Rehab 2026; 38 (1)

Prevalence of low back pain and its relationship with disability within an adult population in a Honduran community

Henriquez J, González E, Martínez LT, Cubas VN, Elpidio SJ, Galeas JM, Maradiaga EJ

Language: English
References: 33
Page: 28-35
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: this study aimed to determine the prevalence of low back pain (LBP), the resulting disability and associated factors in Jacaleapa, Honduras. Material and methods: a cross-sectional descriptive study with association analysis was conducted. The study utilized multistage sampling and random selection of patients aged ≥ 18 years. The Oswestry disability index and the 12-item short form survey were employed to assess disability and quality of life. Results: a total of 311 participants were included, with a median age of 47 years (IQR:35.0-61.0), and 173 (55.6%) were women. The prevalence of LBP was 57.9% (180/311, 95%CI 52.3-63.3). Among these, 140 (77.8%) reported associated disability, with 44 (30.6%) experiencing moderate to severe disability. Significant associations with LBP were female sex (OR:2.4, 95%CI 1.1-5.4), age ≥ 50 years (OR:4.2, 95%CI 1.8-10.0), regular or common-law marriage (OR:5.2, 95%CI 2.3-11.9), and inadequate sitting posture (OR:3.4, 95%CI 1.5-7.8). Individuals with LBP-related disability demonstrated a higher body mass index and reported spending ≥ 4 hour seated (p < 0.05). The physical domain score of quality of life for participants was 44.3 (IQR:35.9-50.7). Conclusion: the studied community exhibits a high prevalence of LBP and associated disability. Developing multimodal prevention and treatment strategies is thus recommended.


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