Articles Vol. 67 No. CĐ2-NCKH 05/03/2026

PREVALENCE OF LOW BACK PAIN AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG RESIDENTS AGED 35-60 IN HUE CITY

Truong Viet Trinh1,2, Truong Phuong Hoang1,2, Nguyen Van Hung3,4
1 Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy
2 Trường Đại học Kỹ thuật Y Dược Đà Nẵng
3 Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy
4 Trường Đại học Y Dược, Đại học Huế
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67iCD2.4447
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Keywords
Low back pain, Oswestry disability index.
Abstract

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of low back pain and its associated risk factors among the population aged 35-60 in Hue city.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 682 residents across four wards of Hue city. Data were collected from September 2022 to September 2023.

Results: The prevalence of low back pain among the study participants was 42.5%, with a higher proportion in females (60%) than in males (40%). Regarding occupational characteristics, the majority of participants engaged in work involving prolonged standing, sitting, or bending (43.7%) and heavy lifting or carrying (39.3%). Pain onset occurred primarily during work (33.8%), daily activities (28.2%), and weather changes (20%). Functional disability assessment using the ODI indicated that minimal disability accounted for the majority (71%); however, nearly 9.7% of subjects suffered from severe disability, crippling pain, or were bed-bound. Regarding health-seeking behavior, 43.1% of patients visited medical facilities for examination. Treatment methods included prescription medication (66.4%), traditional medicine therapies (33.6%), self-medication with analgesics (20%), and no treatment (6.4%). Regarding treatment outcomes, 85.6% reported pain relief but experienced frequent recurrences, 9.6% showed no improvement, and only 4.8% fully recovered.

Conclusion: The prevalence of low back pain among residents aged 35-60 in Hue city was relatively high (42.5%). The study found statistically significant associations (p < 0.05) between low back pain and age group, socio-economic status, occupational characteristics and history of musculoskeletal disorders.

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