Primary Investigation of Low Back Pain among Saudi Arabians: A Cross-Sectional Study

Asma Saad Alrushud (), Dalyah Mohammed Alamam, Muneera Mohammed Almurdi, Shouq Khalid Almutairi, Razan Othman Alzahrani, Manal Salem Alanazi, Wafa Madani Dhahi and Dimah Majid Alshaiqy
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Asma Saad Alrushud: Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Universit, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Dalyah Mohammed Alamam: Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Universit, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Muneera Mohammed Almurdi: Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Universit, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Shouq Khalid Almutairi: Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Universit, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Razan Othman Alzahrani: Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Universit, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Manal Salem Alanazi: Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Universit, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Wafa Madani Dhahi: Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Universit, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Dimah Majid Alshaiqy: Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Universit, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 19, 1-9

Abstract: Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent disease that affects all ages and is a symptom that induces immobility. Patients’ beliefs may influence LBP management, and adjusting detrimental beliefs is required to improve treatment outcomes. Our aim was to evaluate the prevalence of LBP within the Saudi population and beliefs regarding LBP, physical activity, rest, imaging, and medication. People with LBP were targeted with a questionnaire containing sections on demographic information and the validated Back Beliefs Questionnaire (BBQ), in addition to questions regarding imaging, physical activity, rest and medication. A total of 651 responses were received, 559 of them (86%) experienced LBP. The most common age group was those aged 18–21 (n = 221), 80% from females. The average BBQ score was 27.8 (SD = 5.58). The majority of the respondents held the following beliefs, which are contrary to the best available evidence: back pain must be rested (77.1%) and X-rays or scans are required to gain the best medical care for LBP (73.2%). The Saudi population holds unhelpful beliefs that may affect their quality of life. Healthcare professionals working with patients with LBP have an important role in changing detrimental beliefs and behaviors about the condition.

Keywords: low back pain; patient beliefs; cross-sectional; general public; Saudi population (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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