Anesthesia & Clinical Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-6148
ISSN: 2155-6148
Department of Anesthesia, Eastern Central and Southern Africa (ECASA) Group of Consultants Ltd, Kampala, Uganda
Research Article
Low Back Pain Effects, Management and Coping Strategies among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Eastern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Susan Waako, Moses Twimukye, Richard K Mugambe, John Bosco Isunju, Haruna Muwonge, Ivan Masete, Stephen Kusasira, David Guwatudde and Robert Zavuga*
Background: Despite Low Back Pain (LBP) being one of the most common complaints among pregnant women, healthcare workers write it off as a normal experience of the pregnancy, thus remaining untreated. It is known to affect the daily functionality of many pregnant women in activities including those that involve sitting, walking, standing and lifting. The inadequacy of information on LBP among pregnant women in Uganda may have led to the unavailability of obstetric guidelines for its diagnosis and management. This study established the effects of LBP effects on daily performance, management and coping strategies among pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic in Eastern Uganda.
Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study that enrolled 341 pregnant women attending antenatal care. The primary outcome measure was LBP. The study en.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-6148.22.13.1055