NSU Research Contributions
Title : Individual and Occupational Factors Associated With Low Back Pain: The First-ever Occupational Health Study Among Bangladeshi Online Professionals
Authors : Mosharop Hossian, Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Ahmed Hossain, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Nadira Sultana Kakoly
| Journal Article Title: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (JPMPH) | Volume Number: 55 | Publication Year : 2022 | Issue Number: 1 |
| Index: other (Crossref) | Ranking: No Ranking | ISSN (Print): 1975-8375 | Publisher Name: The Korean Society for Preventive Medicine |
| Pages : 8 | |||
| ISSN (Online): 2233-4521 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being SDG8 Decent Work & Economic Growth |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, and equal pay |
| Impact statement: This study provides the first-ever occupational health assessment of Bangladeshi online professionals, revealing a high 65.6% prevalence of low back pain (LBP). It identifies key risk factors such as working over 50 hours per week in a sitting position, being overweight or obese, and sleeping on soft mattresses. These findings serve as critical evidence for policymakers to develop specialized health practice guidelines and occupational safety frameworks for the "digital gig" workforce, ensuring the health and economic stability of one of the world's largest populations of online freelancers. | Collaboration: Other | Keywords: Online professionals, Low back pain, Occupational health, Bangladesh, Online freelancers |
