Abstract Low back pain (LBP) is a major health concern and is closely associated with psychosocial morbidity and diminished Equine - Grooming - Combs Health-related quality of life (HRQoL).This is minimally investigated in community-based samples of developing nations like India.This study is aimed to specifically investigate the exposure-outcome associations between LBP and burden of disability (Modified Oswestry questionnaire (MODQ)), psychological morbidities (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21)), and HRQoL (Short Form -12 version 2 (SF12V2).
A Cross-sectional study using a community-based sample of LBP positive population was conducted.The range of treatment options sought was also collected.Chi-square tests and independent t-test were used to analyze the data.
Of 1531 recruited participants, 871(57%) were identified as LBP positive of whom 60% were Canes/Cane Accessories females.Mean (SD) of age and pain intensity of LBP patients was 33 (11) years and numeric rating scale4.2 (2.
6) respectively.Two-third reported minimal/moderate disability.Mean (SD) scores of depression 11.
87 (4.05), anxiety (8.32), stress 13.
7 (5.98), physical and mental summary scores of SF-12v2 were 47.9 (7.
4) and 42.2 (10.4).
A multitude of remedial options was sought for the ailment.LBP causes significant disability and psychological morbidity among affected population.This may adversely affect their HRQoL and subsequently productivity.
Acupuncture was a preferred treatment sought by Indian LBP patients.