ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL TASKS IN PREGNANT BRAZILIAN WOMEN WITH LOW BACK PAIN

Pregnancy associated with some factors related to work environment may result in discomfort. Objective: To evaluate the gestational low back pain, the respective disability level and the relationship to the workplace environment. Materials and Methods: 32 pregnant women were evaluated using three questionnaires. Results: 56.3% of them performed work on foot walking short distances. The mean of diary working hours was 7.31 and of the level of disability 35.68 (moderate disability). There was a positive correlation between: gestational age and intensity of discomfort; age and intensity of discomfort; Oswestry functional disability score and the physical effort expended in labor tasks. Conclusion: Low back pain is common and relevant aspect that interferes in the work tasks' performance.