Farmers' Low Back Pain, Associated Risk Factors, and Related Disability in Assiut District

Research Abstract

ABSTRACT
Background: One of the most prevalent health conditions in population is low back pain, although it is frequency and determinants are underestimated in the developing countries. The study aimed to: Assess the prevalence of farmers' low back pain, associated risk factors, and related disability in Assiut District. Research Design: Descriptive cross-sectional design. Sample: Included 221 farmers. Setting: Five villages were selected randomly. Study Tools: Four tools; Tool (I), part (1): Personal characteristics, part (2): Past medical history, and part (3): Body Mass Index, Tool II, part (1): Standardized Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of low back pain among farmers, part (2): Characteristics of last attack of low back pain, Tool III, part (1): Agricultural work-related conditions, part (2): Agricultural work-related biomechanical factors and Tools (IV): Oswestry Disability Index. Results: It was found that 54.8% of farmers aged 45–60 years, 78.7% male, and 25.8% had family history of low back pain. As well as LBP was highly prevalent (82.8%) with mostly gradual onset (62.8%). Also, months of agricultural work per year and the agricultural machinery were strongly associated with LBP. The strongest independent predictors were illiteracy, daily wage worker, and carrying heavy loads. Conclusion: Low back pain was highly prevalent among farmers which significantly associated with longer period of agricultural work and the use of agricultural machinery, with stronger independent predictors with illiteracy, daily wage, and carrying heavier load weight. Recommendations: A community-based education program should be put in place to raise farmers' knowledge about how to prevent and treat low back pain.
Key words: Disability, Farmers, Low Back Pain, Risk Factors.

Research Authors
Shaimaa M. Goda1, Shimaa Abdelrahim Khalaf2,
Research Date
Research Department
Department of public health
Research Journal
IEJNSR.
Research Member
Shaimaa Mohammed Goda
Research Pages
82:103
Research Publisher
IEJNSR.
Research Vol
Vol. 7(1),
Research Year
2026

Prof. Dr. Fatima Rushdi Mohammed, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing at Assiut University, along with the Vice Deans, Heads of Academic Departments, and all administrative staff, extend their warmest heartful congratulations

and best wishes on the occasion of the academic promotion of:

  • Dr. Ghada Shalaby, promoted to the rank of Professor of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing.

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  • Dr. Nahed Khamis, promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing.

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The Faculty of Nursing at Assiut University extends its sincere congratulations to the researcher, Shaimaa Ibrahim Abdel-Ati Farag, a Nursing Specialist at the University Heart Hospital in Assiut,

on the acceptance of her PhD thesis titled: "Effect of Telenursing Instructions on Self Care Management in Early Follow up of Patients after Surgical Coronary Arteries Revascularization"

Supervision and Examination Committee:

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The "Geniuses Team" of the Faculty of Nursing at Assiut University wins first place for the second time at the university level. Prof. Dr. Fatima Rushdi Mohammed, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Magda Ahmed Mohammed,

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Winning Team Members:

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Assiut University’s Faculty of Nursing organizes an awareness seminar and panel discussion on "Proper Nutrition During Fasting" under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University; Prof. Dr. Mohammed Ahmed El-Adawy,

 , Vice President for Community Service; Prof. Dr. Fatima Rushdi Mohammed, Dean of the Faculty; and Prof. Dr. Nahed Shawkat Abu El-Majd, Vice Dean.

The seminar, featuring Prof. Dr. Medhat El-Arabi and Dr. Amal Abdel-Shafi, covered essential health guidelines for fasting, such as starting Iftar with dates and water, focusing on complex carbohydrates and fiber during Suhoor, and ensuring adequate water intake. Key advice included:

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  • Hydration: Drinking plenty of water between Iftar and Suhoor while avoiding sugary and caffeinated drinks.

  • Digestive Health: Eating fiber-rich foods like fruits and vegetables to improve digestion and maintain satiety.

  • Suhoor: Consuming slow-digesting carbs like oats or whole-grain bread with protein sources like yogurt.

The event concluded by emphasizing the importance of such awareness sessions in promoting a health culture among students and staff during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, on the acceptance of her Master's thesis titled: "Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Pregnant Women Toward Balanced Diet"

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  • Dr. Mervat Mohammed Hassan: Assistant Professor of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Qena University (External Examiner).

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Assiut University's Faculty of Nursing organizes a workshop on "Study Skills and Internet Usage in Scientific Research" for international students, under the auspices of:

 Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy – President of Assiut University.

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