IMPACT OF LUMBER SPINE PAIN ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND WORK PERFORMANCE AMONG HEALTH WORKERS WITH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE AT LIRA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL-LIRA CITY.A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Abstract

Background:

Objectives: To find out the impact of lumber spine pain on the quality of life and work performance among health workers with occupational exposure at Lira Regional Referral Hospital-Lira City.

Methods:

The study employed a descriptive, cross-sectional study design to find quantitative data. self-administered questionnaires and structured interviews were used to obtain data. The data was captured and analyzed using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 20 software, summarized in frequency, and percentages, and presented in tables and charts.

Results:

Of 45 health workers who were interviewed,35 (77.8%) reported always experiencing work-related stress, 5 (11.1 %) reported that they never, and 5(11.1%) experienced it rarely. Based on respondents’ ratings of their psychological well-being, the highest 20 (44.4%) rated as fair with 5 (11.1%) rated poor, excellent 10(22.2%), and 10(22.2) rated good. When interviewed about whether they were aware of the potential risks of lumber spine pain associated with their occupation,32 (71.1%) reported not being aware and 13 (28.9%) reported awareness.

Conclusion:

The impact of lumber spine pain on the quality of life and work performance among health workers with occupational exposure at Lira Regional Referral Hospital-Lira City always experiencing work-related stress, being unsatisfied with the job tasks, and reduced psychological well-being

Recommendation:

The government should recruit more Health Workers, and lower the working hours to ensure all health workers get adequate resting periods before they can resume work