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Work and Family Support Systems and the Prevalence of Lower Back Problems in a South African Steel Industry

verfasst von: Bernard van Vuuren, Evert Zinzen, Hendrik J. van Heerden, Piet J. Becker, Romain Meeusen

Erschienen in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation | Ausgabe 3/2007

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Abstract

Introduction

Back complaints are a common in society.

Methods

An analytical cross-sectional epidemiological study was carried out among 366 steel plant workers to examine the prevalence and association between lower back problems (LBP) and family and workplace related psychosocial risk factors.

Results

Using inclusive and stringent definitions for LBP, point prevalence was 35.8% and 15.3%, respectively. Logistic regression analyses indicated significant adjusted odd ratios (OR) for negative perceptions of workplace support (2.32; CI 1.09–4.92), unexpected events (2.58; CI 1.19–5.59) and working under time pressures and deadlines (2.83; CI 1.24–6.48). A significant protective association was found for control over the order and pace of working tasks (OR 0.30; CI 0.14–0.63). A significant univariate association was further found between LBP and negative perceptions of family (1.97; CI 1.06–3.68) support.

Conclusion

These findings suggest that workers who feel more in control on the job and who have good family and workplace support systems in tact are less likely to experience LBP. Supervisors are therefore encouraged to develop appropriate support and organizational systems which may be an inexpensive, but potentially beneficial, means of reducing worker stress and LBP.

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Titel: Work and Family Support Systems and the Prevalence of Lower Back Problems in a South African Steel Industry
verfasst von: Bernard van Vuuren
Evert Zinzen
Hendrik J. van Heerden
Piet J. Becker
Romain Meeusen
Publikationsdatum: 01.09.2007
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation / Ausgabe 3/2007
Print ISSN: 1053-0487
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3688
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-007-9092-1

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