Prevalence of Low Back Pain and its Effects among Nurses Working in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sayed Osman Ashmieg, Fatima

doi:10.21608/znj.2025.374657.1041

Prevalence of Low Back Pain and its Effects among Nurses Working in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Fatima Sayed Osman Ashmieg

(1) Assistant Professor, Department of Medical and Surgical, College of Nursing, Qassim University, Buraydah City, 52571, Saudi Arabia. (1) Assistant Professor, Department of Medical & Surgical, Nursing Program, Napata College, Sudan.

10.21608/znj.2025.374657.1041

Abstract

Background: Lower back pain (LBP) is frequently seen among nurses and is frequently linked to their jobs. Above the gluteal fold and behind the 12^th rib is where LBP appears. The primary physical activity that is linked to back issues in nurses is lifting and transferring patients. Aim of the study: This study done to determine the prevalence of low back pain and its effects on nurses who were working in Saudi Arabia. Subjects and methods: Research design: cross sectional study design was used. Setting: This study was conducted at Buraydah central hospital in Saudi Arabia. Subjects: 57 of nurses who were working on Saudi Arabia took part in the study. Tools of data collection: The data were collected by using a semi‑structured online questionnaire. Results: With an average age of 22 (38.6%) and a range of 35 to 44 years, they are primarily female. It was discovered that low back pain was strongly correlated with height, years of experience, and height. Conclusion: According to the findings, the primary risk factors for low back discomfort are height, weight, and years of experience. Recommendations: According to the study, decision makers should provide features such as the height of the chair's seating surface according to the individual bio-mechanical requirements of each user and provide guidance to allow for pleasant surface usage without creating spinal pain. However, there did not seem to be a significant correlation between the incidence of LBP and the usage of a chair with an adjustable sitting surface or back support. It has been demonstrated that using chairs with back support reduces the incidence of lower back pain.

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