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Published in: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research

Chronic back pain and its association with quality of life in a large French population survey

Authors: Mathilde M. Husky, Farina Ferdous Farin, Philippe Compagnone, Christophe Fermanian, Viviane Kovess-Masfety

Published in: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

Chronic back pain is associated with significant burden, yet few epidemiological studies have provided data on chronic back pain, its predictors and correlates in France.

Methods

Data were drawn from a cross-sectional survey conducted in France (n = 17,249) using computer-assisted telephone interviews. Sample age ranges from 18 to 98 with a mean of 46.39 years (SD = 17.44), and was 56.7% female. Medical conditions were assessed using the CIDI, quality of life was assessed using both the physical and mental component scores of the SF-36.

Results

Overall, 38.3% of adults reported chronic back pain. Female gender, older age, lower education, manual labor occupation, and population density were significantly associated with the distribution of chronic back pain. Chronic back pain was associated with lower scores on all SF-36 mean scores and on the Physical Composite Score and Mental Composite Score controlling for comorbid medical conditions including other types of chronic pain.

Conclusion

The study highlights the burden of chronic back pain in the general population and underscores its correlation with quality of life. Such data contribute to raise awareness among clinicians and health policy makers on the necessity of prevention, early diagnosis, proper management and rehabilitation policies in order to minimize the burden associated with chronic pain.
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Metadata
Title
Chronic back pain and its association with quality of life in a large French population survey
Authors
Mathilde M. Husky
Farina Ferdous Farin
Philippe Compagnone
Christophe Fermanian
Viviane Kovess-Masfety
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7525
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-018-1018-4

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