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01-09-2017 | Original Article

Long-term evaluation of a Canadian back pain mass media campaign

Authors: Arnela Suman, Geoffrey P. Bostick, Donald Schopflocher, Anthony S. Russell, Robert Ferrari, Michele C. Battié, Richard Hu, Rachelle Buchbinder, Douglas P. Gross

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 9/2017

Abstract

Purpose

This paper evaluates the long-term impact of a Canadian mass media campaign on general public beliefs about staying active when experiencing low back pain (LBP).

Methods

Changes in beliefs about staying active during an episode of LBP were studied using telephone and web-based surveys. Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate changes in beliefs over time and the effect of exposure to campaign messaging.

Results

The percentage of survey respondents agreeing that they should stay active through LBP increased annually from 58.9 to ~72.0%. Respondents reporting exposure to campaign messaging were statistically significantly more likely to agree with staying active than respondents who did not report exposure to campaign messaging (adjusted OR, 95% CI = 1.96, 1.73–2.21).

Conclusion

The mass media campaign had continued impact on public LBP beliefs over the course of 7 years. Improvements over time were associated with exposure to campaign messaging.

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Title: Long-term evaluation of a Canadian back pain mass media campaign
Authors: Arnela Suman
Geoffrey P. Bostick
Donald Schopflocher
Anthony S. Russell
Robert Ferrari
Michele C. Battié
Richard Hu
Rachelle Buchbinder
Douglas P. Gross
Publication date: 01-09-2017
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue 9/2017
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-017-5249-6

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Long-term evaluation of a Canadian back pain mass media campaign

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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