M Wang1, J Yu2, N Liu1, Z Liu1,3, X Wei1, F Yan1, S Yu1. 1. School of Public Health, Shandong University, 44 WenhuaXi Road, Jinan 250012, Shandong, P.R. China. 2. People's Hospital of Rizhao, 126 Tai'an Road, Rizhao 276826, Shandong, P.R. China. 3. Administrative Center, QiLu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 WenhuaXi Road, Jinan 250012, Shandong, P.R. China.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is a common occupational problem for drivers all over the world. However, few epidemiological studies have investigated LBP among taxi drivers. AIMS: To investigate the prevalence of LBP and associated work-related factors among Chinese taxi drivers. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was administered to all participants. Using cluster sampling, questionnaires were collected from taxi drivers of three major taxi companies in Jinan, China. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to estimate the odd ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) among participants. RESULTS: A total of 800 taxi drivers were invited to take part, with a participation rate of 90%. The 1-year period prevalence of LBP was 54%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that longer daily driving duration (OR 3.3, 95% CI 1.9-5.9), night shifts (OR 1.9, 95% CI 1.2-3.1) and increasing work years as a taxi driver (OR 1.7, 95% CI 1.2-2.5) were associated with increased risk of reporting LBP; while increased rest days per month (OR 0.8, 95% CI 0.7-0.9), longer sleep duration (OR 0.7, 95% CI 0.5-0.9) and more physical activity (OR 0.5, 95% CI 0.3-0.8) were significantly associated with decreased risk of reporting LBP. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of LBP among professional taxi drivers in China was associated with a number of occupational features.
BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is a common occupational problem for drivers all over the world. However, few epidemiological studies have investigated LBP among taxi drivers. AIMS: To investigate the prevalence of LBP and associated work-related factors among Chinese taxi drivers. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was administered to all participants. Using cluster sampling, questionnaires were collected from taxi drivers of three major taxi companies in Jinan, China. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to estimate the odd ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) among participants. RESULTS: A total of 800 taxi drivers were invited to take part, with a participation rate of 90%. The 1-year period prevalence of LBP was 54%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that longer daily driving duration (OR 3.3, 95% CI 1.9-5.9), night shifts (OR 1.9, 95% CI 1.2-3.1) and increasing work years as a taxi driver (OR 1.7, 95% CI 1.2-2.5) were associated with increased risk of reporting LBP; while increased rest days per month (OR 0.8, 95% CI 0.7-0.9), longer sleep duration (OR 0.7, 95% CI 0.5-0.9) and more physical activity (OR 0.5, 95% CI 0.3-0.8) were significantly associated with decreased risk of reporting LBP. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of LBP among professional taxi drivers in China was associated with a number of occupational features.
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