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The objective of this exploratory study was to investigate and
underline the contrasts between African and Canadian pregnant women, and their
living conditions. We also intended to evaluate how they compared on low back
pain, a condition that seems common across all pregnant women everywhere in the
world. METHOD: Thirty Beninese and 50 Canadian women were surveyed
with demographic disability questionnaires O.D.I at approximately 25 weeks of
pregnancy. RESULTS: There were large differences between the two groups due to
the differences between the life style. Beninese women were more likely to be
self-employed or housewives, while Canadian women were more likely to be
employed. Beninese women worked for 18hours more per week, and had on average one
more child at home. A higher percentage of Beninese women reported back pain, 83%
versus 58% for Canadian women, but the disability scores were in the "moderate
disability" range for both groups. A higher percentage of Beninese women also
reported at least severe disability, 33% versus 14% for Canadian women.
CONCLUSION: The results suggest that the higher percentages of Beninese women
affected by back pain and by severe back pain is related to the longer hours
worked and more strenuous physical work performed.
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