• H Kaptan, M N Ilhan, A U Dikmen, H Ekmekci, and C Ozbas.
• Dokuz Eylül University, Medical School Department of Neurosurgery, İzmir, Turkey.
• Niger J Clin Pract. 2020 Sep 1; 23 (9): 1295-1304.

AimsThe present study aimed to evaluate the incidence of LBP and related factors in over 18-year-olds.Materials And MethodsThis research was a cross-sectional study involving individuals over 18 years of age with any complaints in the period from May 2015-June 2016 at different hospitals. The research data were evaluated by the SPSS 15.0 statistical package program. Descriptive statistics were presented as mean (±) standard deviation, median (min, max), frequency distribution, and percentage. Pearson's Chi-square test, Yates corrected Chi-square test, and Fisher's test were used as statistical methods. Statistical significance was accepted as P < 0.05.ResultsA total of 5,989 people admitted during that period and 50% unknown frequency were taken to reach 1715 subject persons with 2% deviation and 95% confidence interval which reached 1720. The sociodemographic status, occupational conditions, the frequency of low back pain, and risk factors have been evaluated. Around 92.9% of individuals of 65 years of age and older have lifelong LPB while 57.1% have present LBP. The difference was statistically significant for "the satisfaction of working people" and "individuals working more than 41 h a week." (P < 0.001).ConclusionLow back pain is still a serious problem that can be avoided by ensuring optimal working conditions and a healthier life.

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