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Navabian Ghamsari M H, Goodarzi A, Torabi A. Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Its Association with Depression in Male and Female Employees in Iran. IJMPP 2019; 4 (3) :234-240
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1- Medical Department, Tehran AzadUniversity of Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran
2- Health Education PlanningDepartment, Ministry of Education,Tehran, Iran. , azamgoodarzy98@gmail.com
3- Instructor Department of Psychology, Azad University(Central Tehran Branch), Tehran, Iran
Abstract:   (2593 Views)
Aims:  Due to Human’s physical and psychological dimensions interaction so that  both dimensions includes human integrity and general health, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between Low Back Pain(LBP) severity and depression among employees of the  Education Ministry.
Instrument & Methods: In this researching as a descriptive-analytical study, 100 employees of the Education Ministry who were selected through available sampling, included. . Study tools included demographic questionnaire, Visual Analog Scale (VAS)  and Beck Depression Inventory. Data were analyzed by using SPSS 23 and Pearson correlation coefficient (г) and independent t-test.
Findings: The results showed that 62% (N=62) of employees were suffering from LBP with different severity. In addition there was a positive and significant correlation between low back pain and depression in participants (P <0.05). However, no significant difference between mean pain intensity in male and female employees was observed (P> 0.05).
Conclusion: The relationship between LBP and depression among the staff in this study was revealed. It is necessary to pay attention towards physical-psychological factors and also mental and physical vitality for preventing and treatment of LBP.
Conclusion: the relationship between (LBP) and depression among the staff in this study, it is necessary to pay attention towards physical-psychological factors and mental and physical vitality for preventing and treatment of (LBP) will be advised.
 
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Article Type: Original Research | Subject: Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention
Received: 2019/12/17 | Accepted: 2019/12/24 | Published: 2019/09/7

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