Characteristics of pregnancy related low back pain among the pregnant women at selected hospitals in Bangladesh

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify the characteristics of pregnancy related low back pain among the pregnant women at selected hospitals in Bangladesh.

Objective: The objective of the study was to find out the characteristics and most affected age group of low back pain during pregnancy, discover the frequency of low back pain in the different trimesters of pregnancy, association and explore the information about the LBP & occupation of the pregnant women. Methodology: The study was performed in cross sectional study design. The study was conducted on musculoskeletal condition. The sample was collected through convenience sampling procedure and the samples were 100. The data was collected from Mirpur CRP and OGSB Maternity Hospital, Mirpur Zoo road, Dhaka. The data was collected through questionnaire with face to face interview. The questions were in some close and open ended. Data was analyzed with Microsoft Office Excel 2010 using SPSS 20 version software program. Result: It was found low back pain mostly occurred among pregnant women who were 26 years older. The housewives were mostly complaints of Low back pain. In case of 1st pregnancy or primigravida, low back pain was experienced most, it was 65% and in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy percentage of feeling low back pain was most, and it was 49%. Conclusion: Low back pain is very common during pregnancy. But there is lack of proper treatment of this Low back pain. They were not aware about existing physiotherapy services. Proper physiotherapy could be helpful to minimize this pain and prevent other pregnancy related complications also. So, in respect of Bangladesh, it is important to introduce obstetrical physiotherapy. This study can form a baseline for the physiotherapy service provision for the pregnant women with Low back pain. Recommendation: LBP among pregnant women is burden for Bangladesh. For this reason, firstly it is recommended that the next generation of Physiotherapy members continue study regarding this area with large sample size and participants form different vi

districts of Bangladesh. Secondly, find out the factors behind the patient awareness status. Key words: Low Back Pain, Prevalence, Associated Factors, Pregnant Women.