The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Low Back Pain and Related factors in Dental Hygienists

일부 치과위생사의 요통경험 및 관련요인(II)

  • Yi Seung-Ju (Department of Physical Therapy, Andong Science College) ;
  • Cho Myung-Sook (Department of Dental Hygiene, Taegu Health College)
  • 이승주 (안동과학대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 조명숙 (대구보건대학 치과위생과)
  • Published : 1999.08.01
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Abstract

Objectives : This study was to investigate the experience rate and factors related with Low Back Pain(LBP). Methods : Questionnaires were completed by 236 dental hygienists in Taegu city and Kyungpook province in June 23-27, 1999. The solicited information was used to estimate odds ration and $95\%$ confidence intervals for the LBP related factors association. Results : The experience rate of LBP was $78\%$. The experience rate of LBP was significantly associated with scaling posture(odds ratio=2.228)(p=0.0371) and stress with dentist(odds ratio=2.767) (p=0.0136). Conclusions : Data from this study support a statistically significant association between LBP and some factors found in other research to increase the relation with LBP. Study findings may have implications for targeting at dental hygienists for scaling posture education or intervention program.

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