Abstract:
Purpose: Prevalence of low back pain among the bank workers at some selected
banks in Savar. Objectives: To measure the severity of pain according to vas scale, to
identify the prevalence of LBP among the bank workers, to determine the primary risk
factors of low back pain among the bank workers and to inspect the socio-
demographic information among the bank workers. Methodology: A quantitative
(cross sectional) research model in the form of a prospective type survey design is
carried out in this study. Conveniently 100 participants among the bank workers were
collected from various banks of Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The instruments used
included direct interview, a body discomfort assessment tool that consist of Visual
Analogue Scale (VAS) and a questionnaire. Data was collected by mixed type
questionnaire and confidentiality of information and voluntarily participation were
ensured by the researcher. Data were numerically coded and captured in Excel, using
an SPSS 16.0 version program. Results: The findings of the study provide a baseline
of information about prevalence of Back pain among the ban workers. In percentage
44% have suffered from back pain and male (81.82%) are more vulnerable than
female (18.18%).The most affected age range 31-50years of age (68.18%). This age
group is the largest proportion of the work force and with this part of the population
affected to such a large degree it could affect the productivity of the company in a
negative manner. The study revealed that the prevalence of back pain is most
frequent who had job experience of 1-8 years 36%, followed by 21% were 9-16
years, 18% were 17-24 years, and 25% were 25-32 years. Conclusion: Prevention
of LBP is beneficial for workers, employers, and society. To prevent work relate LBP
should focus on working conditions rather than individual life style , greater attention
to other risk factors such as history of back injury and perception of health status.
Bankers should be educated on ergonomics, posture, taking break in between work
and relaxation as this will ultimately improve job satisfaction and performance.
