NSU Research Contributions
Title : Low back pain among professional bus drivers: a cross-sectional study from Bangladesh
Authors : Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Farah Naz, Saleka Raihana Siddiquea, Mehedi Hasan, Mosharop Hossian, and Koustuv Dalal
| Journal Article Title: BMC Public Health | Volume Number: 23 | Publication Year : 2023 |
| Index: other (PubMed) | Ranking: Q1 | Publisher Name: Springer Nature (BMC) |
| Pages : 9 | ||
| 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 : SDG1 No Poverty |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Achieve universal health coverage Strengthen capacity for health risk management Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, and equal pay |
| Impact statement: This cross-sectional study reveals a high prevalence of low back pain (34.51%) among intercity bus drivers in Bangladesh, identifying critical occupational and lifestyle risk factors. The research establishes that driving for more than 10 hours a day, poor seat conditions, smoking, and illicit substance use significantly increase the odds of developing LBP. By providing a detailed analysis of how cumulative vehicle-induced vibration and lack of ergonomic support impact driver health, the study offers a vital evidence-based mandate for policymakers to implement ILO-guided safety standards, regulated working shifts, and low-cost ergonomic interventions to protect the well-being of the nation's transport workforce. | Collaboration: NGO | Keywords: Low back pain, Occupational health, Bus drivers, Quality of life, Bangladesh |
