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Abstract
Background: Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is a significant factor involved in the onset of sexual dysfunctions (SDs). However, studies demonstrating the correlation between these 2 conditions are rare. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated to SDs in patients suffering from NSLBP in Cameroon.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients suffering from NSLBP in the 3 main town (Yaoundé, Douala and Bafoussam) of Cameroon. Clinical characteristics and sexual activity of these patients were evaluated using validated questionnaires such as the Oswestry Disability Index, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Pain Catastrophizing Scale, the Male sexual Health-Questionnaire, and the Female Sexual Function Index.
Results: Data from 409 patients (233 men and 176 women) were collected and included in this study. The overall prevalence of SDs related to NSLBP was 43%. The most affected sexual activity domains were desire (2.7 ± 1.4) and excitement (3.2 ± 1.4) in women. In men, desire (15.2 ± 5.7) and sexual satisfaction (15 ± 6.8) were most affected. Several associations were found between SD in NSLBP patients and some variables such as: overweight (odds ratio [OR] = 1.882, P = .005), female (OR = 1.518, P = .03), pain intensity (OR = 1.365, P = .0001), pain catastrophizing (OR = 1.076, P = .0003), hypoflexibility (OR = 1.029, P = .0009), reduced erector spinae (OR = 0.984, P = .0009), abdominal muscle strength (OR = 0.983, P = .016), depression (OR = 1.177, P < .0001), anxiety (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.168, P < .0001), and disability (OR = 1.165, P < .0001).
Conclusion: The relatively high prevalence of SDs related to NSLBP highlights the close relationship between these 2 conditions and their associated factors in Cameroon. These results highlight many factors that must be taken into account in the management of SDs related to NSLBP.
背景：非特异性腰痛（NSLBP）是性功能障碍（SDs）发病的重要因素。然而，很少有研究表明这两种情况之间存在相关性。本研究旨在确定喀麦隆NSLBP患者中SDs的患病率和相关因素。方法：对喀麦隆3个主要城镇（yaound、Douala和Bafoussam）的非slbp患者进行横断面研究。采用Oswestry残疾指数、医院焦虑抑郁量表、疼痛灾难化量表、男性性健康问卷和女性性功能指数等有效问卷对患者的临床特征和性活动进行评价。结果：409名患者（233名男性和176名女性）的数据被收集并纳入本研究。与NSLBP相关的SDs总体患病率为43%。女性受影响最大的性活动域是欲望（2.7±1.4）和兴奋（3.2±1.4）。在男性中，性欲（15.2±5.7）和性满意度（15±6.8）受影响最大。非slbp患者的SD与以下因素相关：体重过重(优势比[OR] = 1.882, P =。005)，女性(OR = 1.518, P =。03)、疼痛强度(OR = 1.365, P =。0001)，疼痛灾难化（OR = 1.076, P = 0.0001）。0003)，低柔韧性(OR = 1.029, P =。0.0009)，竖肌复位棘（OR = 0.984, P = 0.0009）。0009)，腹肌力量(OR = 0.983, P =。016)、抑郁（OR = 1.177, P 0001）、焦虑（校正优势比[aOR] = 1.168, P 0001）和残疾（OR = 1.165, P 0001）。结论：喀麦隆与NSLBP相关的SDs患病率相对较高，这表明这两种疾病及其相关因素之间存在密切关系。这些结果强调了许多与NSLBP相关的SDs管理必须考虑的因素。
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