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Shamsipour S, Akbari-Chehrehbargh Z. PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF LUMBOPELVIC PAIN AMONG IRANIAN PREGNANT WOMEN: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. Nursing and Midwifery Journal 2024; 22 (6) :451-462
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1- Instructor, Nursing Department, Faculty of Medical sciences, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
2- PhD and Postdoctoral of Health education and Health promotion, Assistant Professor in Public Health, Clinical Care and Health Promotion Research Center, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran ,zahra.akbari@kiau.ac.ir
2- PhD and Postdoctoral of Health education and Health promotion, Assistant Professor in Public Health, Clinical Care and Health Promotion Research Center, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran ,
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Background & Aim: Lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy is a common and complex issue accompanied by both physical and psychological stress. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of low back and pelvic pain in Iranian pregnant women.
Materials & Methods: A systematic search of published articles without a time limit was conducted in reputable databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, SID (Scientific Information Database), and Magiran using appropriate keywords from April 1 to May 30, 2024. In this search, only accessible cross-sectional studies conducted to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of lumbopelvic pain in Iranian pregnant women were included for review. Review articles, studies with fewer than five participants, and articles in languages other than English and Persian were excluded from the study.
Results: After excluding irrelevant and duplicate studies, six high-quality cross-sectional descriptive studies with a total sample size of 2,424 pregnant participants were selected from the 21 studies found in this area. The prevalence of lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy was reported to be between 40.2% and 84.1%. The most common site of pain was in the lower back (LBP) region. The highest prevalence of lumbopelvic pain was reported in the third trimester of pregnancy. Factors such as a history of low back and pelvic pain, maternal age, prolonged standing position, and body mass index were significantly associated with lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy.
Conclusion: The study revealed that lumbopelvic pain is prevalent among pregnant women in Iran. It is essential to consider factors such as a history of lumbopelvic pain before pregnancy, gestational age, prolonged standing, and maternal BMI during pre-pregnancy counseling and prenatal care. These are significant risk factors for the occurrence of such pain.
Materials & Methods: A systematic search of published articles without a time limit was conducted in reputable databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, SID (Scientific Information Database), and Magiran using appropriate keywords from April 1 to May 30, 2024. In this search, only accessible cross-sectional studies conducted to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of lumbopelvic pain in Iranian pregnant women were included for review. Review articles, studies with fewer than five participants, and articles in languages other than English and Persian were excluded from the study.
Results: After excluding irrelevant and duplicate studies, six high-quality cross-sectional descriptive studies with a total sample size of 2,424 pregnant participants were selected from the 21 studies found in this area. The prevalence of lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy was reported to be between 40.2% and 84.1%. The most common site of pain was in the lower back (LBP) region. The highest prevalence of lumbopelvic pain was reported in the third trimester of pregnancy. Factors such as a history of low back and pelvic pain, maternal age, prolonged standing position, and body mass index were significantly associated with lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy.
Conclusion: The study revealed that lumbopelvic pain is prevalent among pregnant women in Iran. It is essential to consider factors such as a history of lumbopelvic pain before pregnancy, gestational age, prolonged standing, and maternal BMI during pre-pregnancy counseling and prenatal care. These are significant risk factors for the occurrence of such pain.
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