The Epidemiology of Acute Low Back Pain Patients

Objective: To assess the epidemiology of acute low back pain patients in Dhaka. Methodology: This observational study was carried out at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), Dhaka from November 2021 - May 2022. A total of 90 patients of acute low back pain attending the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Dhaka Medical college Hospital during study period were the study population. Purposive sampling was done according to availability of the patients. All the data were compiled and sorted properly and the quantitative data was analyzed statistically by using Statistical Package for Social Science. Result: The mean (±SD) age of the patients was 33.72 ± 10.55 years. Out of total 90 patients, male was predominant than female, which was 57(63.3%) cases and 33(36.7%) cases respectively. Maximum number of cases (n=17, 18.9%) were housewives followed by garment workers (n=15, 16.7%). Out of 90 patients, majority had shown that, prolonged sitting was the aggravating factor which was 42(46.7%) cases followed by prolonged standing, leaning forwards and prolonged walking which was 23(25.6%), 13(14.4%) and 12(13.3%) cases respectively. Among the total 90 patients, depression was found in 31(34.4%) cases and absent in 59(65.6%) cases. Conclusion: Socio-demographic profile was characterized by male patients, as from the 16-45 years of life and housewives followed by garments workers. Early identification of patients at risk for developing persistent disabling pain may be helpful in order to reduce long-term problems. J. Dhaka National Med. Coll. Hos. 2024; 30 (02): 39-41