Low Back Pain Among School Lunch Cooks in Japan
Author Information
Author(s): Nagasu Miwako, Sakai Kazuhiro, Ito Akiyoshi, Tomita Shigeru, Temmyo Yoshiomi, Ueno Mitsuo, Miyagi Shigeji
Primary Institution: Kagawa Nutrition University
Hypothesis
What factors contribute to the prevalence of low back pain among professional cooks working in school lunch services?
Conclusion
Daily life conditions, job-related factors, and psychological factors are associated with the occurrence of low back pain.
Supporting Evidence
- 72.2% of men and 74.7% of women reported low back pain in the past month.
- Factors like female gender, current smoking, and job satisfaction were significantly associated with low back pain.
- Poor kitchen environments and inappropriate working heights of cooking equipment increased the risk of low back pain.
Takeaway
Many cooks in Japan have back pain because of their work and life conditions, and we need to make changes to help them feel better.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey using a mailed self-administered questionnaire.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-selection of respondents and reliance on self-reported measures.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may be subject to bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 1010 men (17.3%) and 4825 women (82.7%), with a mean age of 41.4 for men and 47.5 for women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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