Back pain in adults living in quilombola territories of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil.
OBJECTIVE
To analyze the factors associated with back pain in adults who live in quilombola territories.


METHODS
A population-based survey was performed on quilombola communities of Vitória da Conquista, state of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil. The sample (n = 750) was established via a raffle of residences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to investigate sociodemographics and employment characteristics, lifestyle, and health conditions. The outcome was analyzed as a dichotomous variable (Poisson regression).


RESULTS
The prevalence of back pain was of 39.3%. Age ≥ 30 years and being a smoker were associated with the outcome. The employment status was not related to back pain.


CONCLUSIONS
The survey identified a high prevalence of back pain in adults. It is suggested to support the restructuring of the local public service in order to outline programs and access to healthy practices, assistance, diagnosis, and treatment of spine problems.
Luis Rogério Cosme Silva
LR
Santos
Ada Ávila
AÁ
Assunção
Eduardo de Paula
Ede P
Lima
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D001416:Back Pain / Q000453:epidemiology*; D044383:Black People / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D055815:Young Adult