Abstract

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a significant musculoskeletal problem during pregnancy, which can negatively affect a woman’s quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, the clinical characteristics and the factors associated with LBP during pregnancy among women attending in the OPD of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital, Bogura Bangladesh.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from January 2025 to December 2025. We included all pregnant women who came for antenatal consultation during the study period and who gave their informed consent to participate in the study. A pretested, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, the occurrence of LBP, its clinical characteristics and the factors associated with its occurrence. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25.0. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: A total of 100 participants were included in the study. The prevalence of LBP in pregnancy was 54.0%. The prevalences of lumbar pain and pelvic girdle pain were 35.0% and 26.0%, respectively. The factors that were associated with a higher likelihood of reporting LBP in a previous pregnancy (p = < 0.001), obesity (p = < 0.001), and using a soft mattress (p = 0.006). Exercise during pregnancy was found to be a protective factor (p = < 0.001).
Conclusion: Low back pain during pregnancy is a common problem among pregnant women attending in the OPD of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital. Health workers need to identify LBP in pregnancy and managing it promptly. 

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