Journal article
The effects of shift work and interaction between shift work and overweight/obesity on low back pain in nurses: Results from a longitudinal study
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol.54(7), pp.820-825
2012
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To examine whether shift work is a risk factor for low back pain (LBP) and the interaction effects of shift work and overweight/obesity on LBP over time among nurses. METHODS: A longitudinal study over 2 years. Measurements included reported LBP, shift work status, and selected potential confounders. RESULTS: Among 928 LBP-free nurses at baseline, 319 (34.4%) developed LBP over 2 years. After adjusting for confounders, shift workers were 1.15 times more likely to develop LBP (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.15; 95% confidence interval, 1.05 to 1.40; P = 0.03). The interaction analysis showed that overweight/obese shift workers were more likely to develop LBP than day workers (overweight: aOR, 1.23 vs aOR, 1.03, respectively; obesity: aOR, 1.34 vs aOR, 1.10, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that shift workers are at a higher risk of developing LBP over time, especially those who are overweight/obese. Copyright © 2012 by American College of Occupational and Environmental.
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- Title
- The effects of shift work and interaction between shift work and overweight/obesity on low back pain in nurses: Results from a longitudinal study
- Authors
- I Zhao (Author) - University of QueenslandFiona E Bogossian (Author) - University of QueenslandC Turner (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol.54(7), pp.820-825
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Date published
- 2012
- DOI
- 10.1097/JOM.0b013e3182572e6a
- ISSN
- 1076-2752; 1076-2752
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451454202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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