Occupational and Ergonomic Factors Associated With Low Back Pain Among Car-patrol Police Officers

摘要: Objectives Low back pain (LBP) is frequent and burdensome among police officers, but occupational ergonomic factors associated with LBP its chronic symptoms have never been studied these workers using a biopsychosocial model. This study aimed at exploring such acute or subacute low (CLBP) car-patrol officers. Methods A web-based cross-sectional was conducted officers working in the province of Quebec (Canada). Factors CLBP (as opposed to absence LBP) were multivariate multinomial regression Results total 2208 composed population. Statistically significant occupational/ergonomic determinant for higher prevalence more discomfort lower when sitting patrol car as driver (adjusted odds ratio [OR], 3.008; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.170-4.168). More posttraumatic interventions OR, 0.609; CI, 0.410-0.907). Occupational greater seniority 1.061; 1.007-1.118) 7.546; 5.257-10.831). Discussion Few that organizations could use better tailor prevention found be CLBP. an efficient first investigation screening hypotheses should confirmed further cohort studies.