Brazilian Journal of Pain
https://brjp.org.br/article/doi/10.5935/2595-0118.20200050
Brazilian Journal of Pain
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Predictive factors of chronic lower back pain risk in women: population-based study

Fatores preditivos de risco de lombalgia crônica em mulheres: estudo de base populacional

Patrícia Cilene Freitas Sant'Anna; Guilherme Watte; Anderson Garcez; Stephan Altmayer; Maria Teresa Anselmo Olinto; Juvenal Soares Dias da Costa

http://dx.doi.org/10.5935/2595-0118.20200050 BrJP, vol.3, n3, p.228-233, 2020
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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Low back pain is a common condition in women. In addition to that, women have a higher risk of chronic pain. However, the factors associated with chronic low back pain are still controversial. Thus, this study’s objective was to evaluate the predictive factors associated with a higher risk of chronic low back pain.

METHODS: A cross-sectional population-based study was conducted on a sample of 636 Brazilian adult women aged 20-69 years who reported symptoms of low back pain in the last two weeks. The level of risk of chronic low back pain was measured by the validated Brazilian version of Subgroups for Targeted Treatment (STarT) score.

RESULTS: The risk of chronic low back pain was classified as low, medium, and high in 330 (51.9%), 202 (31.8%), and 104 (16.4%) women, respectively. After adjustments, the main factors associated with a higher risk of chronic low back pain were: aged 50 years or older (OR=2.67; 95%CI: 1.43-4.96), low household income (OR=2.23; 95%CI: 1.34-3.72), 4 years of education or less (OR=2.17; 95%CI: 1.35-3.48), sedentary lifestyle (OR=2.97; 95%CI: 1.59-5.55), smoking (OR=1.61; 95%CI: 1.07-2.44), and multiparity (OR=2.84; 95%CI: 1.45-5.57). Skin color, marital status, and obesity were not associated with a higher risk of chronic low back pain.

CONCLUSION: This study indicates that the predictive factors associated with a higher risk of chronic low back pain in women included advanced aged, socioeconomic disadvantage, poor health behaviors and multiparity.

Keywords

Causality, Chronic pain, Low back pain, Women

Resumo

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A dor lombar é uma condição comum em mulheres. Além disso, essa população apresenta maior risco de dor crônica. No entanto, os fatores associados à dor lombar crônica ainda são controversos. Assim, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os fatores de predisposição associados ao maior risco de dor lombar crônica.

MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo transversal de base populacional em uma amostra de 636 mulheres adultas brasileiras com idades entre 20 e 69 anos que relataram sintomas de dor lombar nas últimas duas semanas. O nível de risco de dor lombar crônica foi medido pela versão brasileira validada do escore Subgroups for Targeted Treatment (STarT).

RESULTADOS: O risco de dor lombar crônica foi classificado como baixo, médio e alto em 330 (51,9%), 202 (31,8%) e 104 (16,4%) mulheres, respectivamente. Após os ajustes, os principais fatores associados ao maior risco de dor lombar crônica foram: idade de 50 anos ou mais (RC=2,67; IC95%: 1,43-4,96), baixa renda familiar (RC=2,23; IC95%: 1,34-3,72), 4 anos de estudo ou menos (RC=2,17; IC95%: 1,35-3,48), estilo de vida sedentário (RC=2,97; IC95%: 1,59-5,55), tabagismo (RC=1,61; IC95%: 1,07-2,44) e multiparidade (RC=2,84; IC95%: 1,45-5,57). A cor da pele, o estado civil e a obesidade não foram associados a um maior risco de dor lombar crônica.

CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo indicou que os fatores de predisposição associados a um maior risco de lombalgia crônica em mulheres incluíram idade avançada, desvantagem socioeconômica, comportamentos de saúde inadequados e multiparidade.

Palavras-chave

Causalidade, Dor crônica, Dor lombar, Mulheres

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Submitted date:
02/11/2020

Accepted date:
07/12/2020

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