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Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a major global health condition which affects individuals across various occupational groups. Dentists, specifically, are prone to experiencing LBP due to the physically demanding nature of their work. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and determinants of LBP among dentists. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out among dentists working in different regions in Saudi Arabia. Sociodemographic characteristics, Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability grading, self-perceived health were collected. SPSS version 20 was used to calculate frequency, percentage and p values. Results: Among 116 participants, majority 66 (56.9%) were males, 83 (71.5%) had Low back pain. Onset of LBP was gradual in 111(95.7%), majority (37%) have worked in health care profession for 6 to 10 years. Majority 52 (44.8%) work 5 days a week, 67 (80.7) had mild LBP. Conclusion: The prevalence of LBP was 71.5%. Occupational prevention activities should be planned to alleviate the presence of LBP among dentists.
Abdullah H. Alzahrani (Mon,) studied this question.
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