Gynecologic and Obstetric Determinants of Spinal Pain in Middle-aged women

Authors : Şule Şimşek, Nesrin Yağci

Pages : 563-575

Doi:10.21020/husbfd.1250169

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Publication Date : 2023-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objectives: The link between fatigue, spinal pain, and obstetric and gynecologic history is unclear. The aim of this study was to determine spinal pain prevalence and sociodemographic, obstetric and gynecological determinants of spinal pain in middle-aged women. Materials and Methods: Seven hundred and five middle-aged women (mean age: 47.55 ± 8.0) participated in this cross-sectional study. The demographic data, lifestyle habits, and gynecologic and obstetric history of the participants were recorded. The fatigue and energy levels of the participants were assessed with Visual Analogue Scale for Fatigue Scale (VAS-F). Results: Spinal pain prevalence was 71.8%. Sociodemographic factors and lifestyle habits were not associated with neck pain. Advanced age and higher body mass ındex (BMI) were associated with a higher rate of upper back pain (p<0.01), lower back pain (p<0.001) and multiple spinal pain (p<0.01). Being a civil servant (p<0.01) or worker (p<0.05) has a protective effect on upper back pain. Being in post-menopausal status was associated a higher rate of upper back (p<0.1), lower back (p<0.001) and multiple spinal pain (p<0.01). An increased number of pregnancies (p<0.001), and multiparity (p<0.001) were associated with a higher rate of upper back pain. Increased fatigue level was associated with a higher rate of all types of spinal pain (p<0.001). Conclusion: Advanced age and higher BMI, post-menopausal status, multiparity and fatigue level might be the determinants of spinal pain. These risk factors should also be considered when evaluating spinal pain in middle-aged women.
Keywords : kesitsel çalışmalar, menopoz, orta yaş, ağrı