Prevalence of Back Pain Among Operation Room Staff in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia

This study aims to investigate the prevalence rate of back pain among the operation room staff in Riyadh city hospitals, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Study sample was composed of 157 randomly selected participants from Riyadh city hospitals. Results indicated that there is a high prevalence rate (66.9%) among operation room staff. Study instrument included the utilization of a predesigned questionnaire to explore participants’ history and Attitudes of back pain. Moreover, findings have showed that back pain significantly affects the work life. Respondents had indicated that ‘Rest’ is the best back pain reliever compared to other suggested methods such as receiving a diagnosis and using treatment. Finally, study output had revealed that the prevalence rate is more dominant among male participants, and those who range in age between 25 to 35 years. Besides to the noticeable higher prevalence rate among married individuals. Study concluded that back pain has a clear impact on performing work duties and urgent response should be taken to limit further complications among operation room staff.