Low back pain during pregnancy: Prevalence risk factors and association with daily activities among pregnant women in urban Blantyre Malawi

摘要

IntroductionLow back pain (LBP) is a significant musculoskeletal problem during pregnancy with potential to negatively affect the woman's quality of life. Data on LBP among pregnant women in Malawi is almost non-existent. We investigated the prevalence and risk factors of LBP and its association with functional activities in pregnant women in Malawi.