Review of the current situation of postoperative pain and causes of inadequate pain management in Africa

L Gao, H Mu, Y Lin, Q Wen, P Gao - Journal of Pain Research, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Postoperative pain is one of the most prevalent complications following surgery, and more
than 47% of surgical patients endure postoperative discomfort worldwide. In Africa, due to …

Regulating inflammation and apoptosis: A smart microgel gene delivery system for repairing degenerative nucleus pulposus

C Guo, Y Liu, Z Zhao, Y Wu, Q Kong, Y Wang - Journal of Controlled …, 2024 - Elsevier
The progression of intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is attributed to the gradual
exacerbation of cellular apoptosis and impaired extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis, both of …

The prevalence of occupational-related low back pain among working populations in sub-saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

YA Atalay, NA Gebeyehu, KA Gelaw - Journal of Occupational Medicine …, 2024 - Springer
Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders represent a major public health
problem, contributing significantly to the global burden of disability-adjusted life years and …

[HTML][HTML] HIF-1α protects nucleus pulposus cells from oxidative stress-induced mitochondrial impairment through PDK-1

Z Liu, J Zheng, T Ding, H Chen, R Wan, X Zhang… - Free Radical Biology …, 2024 - Elsevier
The pathogenesis of intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) involves complex signaling
networks and various effector molecules, and our understanding of the pathogenesis of …

Prevalence, predisposing factors, and turnover intention related to low back pain among health workers in Accra, Ghana

PA Tawiah, E Appiah-Brempong, P Okyere… - PloS one, 2025 - journals.plos.org
Background Globally, low back pain (LBP) is responsible for disability among 60.1 million
people. Health workers face a higher likelihood of being exposed to LBP compared to …

Musculoskeletal pain in the neck and lower back regions among PHC workers: association between workload, mental disorders, and strategies to manage pain

MR Cezar-Vaz, DM Xavier, CA Bonow, JC Vaz… - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
Scientific evidence indicates that workers in the health sector are commonly exposed to
work-related musculoskeletal pain. Objectives: We aimed to identify the relationship …

Lower back pain amongst medical trainees in clinical rotations: implications for choosing future career regarding medical practice

S Hakiranuye, F Kiwanuka, D Asiimwe… - Frontiers in Public …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background Low back pain (LBP) is an increasing concern amongst medical students.
There is a dearth of publications regarding how the occurrence of LBP impact medical …

Low back pain prevention behaviors and beliefs among the Polish population in a cross-sectional survey

P Kuśmierek, M Mikołajczyk, D Złotkowska… - Frontiers in Public …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common problems of public health and
creates a burden globally. The aim was to assess the Polish population's back pain …

Assessment of the prevalence and associated factors of lower back pain (LBP) among three different professionals in Bangladesh: Findings from a face-to-face survey

ASM Nasim, AB Siddique, N Devnath, Z Zeba - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of lower back
pain (LBP) among farmers, rickshaw pullers and office workers in Bangladesh, while also …

[HTML][HTML] Work-Related Muscluskeletal Disorders and Work Ability Among Hospital Employees in Southeast of Iran

H Okati-Aliabad, RH Habybabady - Health Scope, 2024 - brieflands.com
Background: The Work Ability Index (WAI) evaluates how well workers cope with the
physical and mental demands of their jobs. Objectives: This study aims to explore how …