Are religious beliefs and practices of Buddhism associated with disability and salivary cortisol in office workers with chronic low back pain?

摘要

BackgroundLow back pain (LBP) is common among office workers. A number of studies have established a relationship between Christianity and physical and mental health outcomes among chronic pain patients. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the religious beliefs and practices of Buddhism and disability and psychological stress in office workers with chronic LBP.