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July 21, 2026BMC NursingOpen Access

Associations of physical activity, pain intensity, and quality of life with work ability among Nigerian nurses with mechanical low back pain: a cross-sectional survey

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SMSuleiman MohammedMKMannir KassimAAAdedapo Wasiu Awotidebe

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey investigates links between physical activity, pain, and work ability for nurses with low back pain, highlighting implications for occupational health strategies.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore how physical activity, pain intensity, and quality of life relate to work ability among Nigerian nurses with mechanical low back pain.
  • Cross-sectional descriptive survey among 188 clinical nurses with mechanical low back pain for at least three months.
  • Used validated instruments: Work Ability Index, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Visual Analogue Scale, and RAND-36.
  • Data analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and multiple linear regression (alpha = 0.05).
  • Physical activity was the most significant predictor of work ability (beta = 0.412, t = 3.14, p = 0.002).
  • Higher levels of physical activity linked to better work ability scores.
  • Lower pain intensity also correlated with improved work ability.

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Mohammed et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5f0b6586a4235cc16191dfhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-026-05070-4
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