Variable | N | % of those with LBP |
---|---|---|
First LBP (n = 87) | ||
Before joining KAMC | 49 | 56.3 |
After joining KAMC | 38 | 43.7 |
Other musculoskeletal pain (n = 120) | 68 | 82.4 |
Severity of LBP | ||
Mild | 32 | 36 |
Moderate | 48 | 53.9 |
Sever | 7 | 7.9 |
Very sever | 2 | 2.2 |
Sought medical care | 22 | 24.7 |
Received a diagnosis (n = 22) | 18 | 72.2 |
used treatment (n = 87) | 35 | 39.8 |
Best LBP reliever: (n = 53) | ||
Rest (n = 35) | 45 | 51.72 |
Medication (n = 36) | 38 | 43.68 |
Physiotherapy (n = 35) | 8 | 9.2 |
Herbs (n = 35) | 1 | 1.1 |
Other (n = 35) | 3 | 3.45 |
LBP has an impact on daily life activities (n = 81) | 32 | 39.5 |
LBP has an impact on work life (n = 79) | 33 | 41.8 |