HUBUNGAN TINGKAT STRES SESEORANG DENGAN PERUBAHAN INTENSITAS NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH(NPB) DI RSUP DR. KARIADI SEMARANG

Abstract

Background : Low back pain (LBP) is a painful sensation on the lower back which may be associated with the spinal cord and other surrounding structures. Based on the data from RSUP Dr. Kariadi Semarang Hospital, there is an increase of LBP patients from 2014-2015 (from 449 patients to 683 patients). A known risk factor of LBP is psychological factors, such as stress that may lead to increased and eventually LBP. Aim : To ascertain the correlation between individual stress levels and LBP intensity changes in RSUP Dr. Kariadi Semarang Hospital. Method : This research was analytical observational research with a cohort retrospective design. Samples were obtained through consecutive sampling from medical records of the Neurology Clinic of RSUP Dr. Kariadi Semarang Hospital, and a total of 43 samples were obtained.. Data were collected with two measurement scales: Ardell Wellness Stress Test and VAS score. Data were analyzed using Chi-square and logistic regression analysis. Results : There is a significant correlation between stress and LBP intensity, with a p value = 0,004. No meaningful correlation was found between age, gender, occupation, duration of work hours, education, past illnesses and rest duration with LBP intensity, with p values respectively 0,604; 0,059; 0,231; 0,202; 0,451; 0,618; 0,308 and 1,000. Conclusion : There is a significant correlation between stress and LBP intensity. Key words : Stress, low back pain