Resumo Introdução: A dor lombar tem etiologia variada e complexa podendo ser desencadeada por diversos fatores. Objetivos: Verificar a prevalência de dor lombar em indivíduos de 60 anos ou mais das áreas de abrangência da Estratégia Saúde da Família “Vila São Paulo” na cidade de Bauru, São Paulo e, sua associação com as variáveis demográficas, socioeconômicas, relativas ao trabalho, estilo de vida e morbidade referida. Métodos: Realizou-se um estudo transversal com 363 idosos amostrados pela técnica de conglomerado em dois estágios, os quais foram entrevistados nos domicílios utilizando um instrumento multidimensional (aspectos demográficos; sócio-econômicos; caracterização do trabalho; estilo de vida; morbidade referida) e o questionário Nórdico. Realizaram-se análise descritiva, bivariada e regressão de Poisson. Resultados: Notou-se maior frequência de idosos na faixa etária entre 60 e 69 anos, casados, com baixa escolaridade e com renda de dois a cinco salários mínimos. A prevalência de dor lombar foi 55,8% do total de idosos estudados, sendo 52,2% nos homens e 47,8% nas mulheres e, as variáveis carregar e transportar peso (p = 0,001) e o número de doenças referidas (p = 0,04) mostraram associação com a presença de dor lombar. Conclusão: Os idosos entrevistados apresentam uma alta prevalência de dor lombar associada às atividades ocupacionais que exigem carregamento e transporte de peso e ao número de doenças referidas.

Abstract Introduction: Low back pain has varied etiology and complex discussed and can be triggered by various factors. Objective: Was to assess the prevalence of low back pain in individuals 60 years or more of the areas of the Family Health Strategy “Vila Sao Paulo” in the city of Bauru, São Paulo, and its association with demographic and socioeconomic variables, relating to work, lifestyle and morbidity. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 363 elderly sampled by the technique of two-stage cluster, which were interviewed at home using a multidimensional instrument (demographic, socio-economic, featuring work; lifestyle; morbidity) and the Nordic questionnaire. Conducted descriptive analysis, bivariate and Poisson regression. Results: It was noted more frequently in the elderly age group between 60 and 69 years old, married, with low education and income from two to five. The prevalence of low back pain was 55.8% of elderly patients studied, 52.2% in men and 47.8% women and, the variables load and carry weight (p = 0.001) and the number of diseases referred to (p = 0.04) showed association with the presence of low back pain. Conclusion: The elderly respondents show a high prevalence of low back pain associated with the loading and transport weight and the number of diseases referred.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the level of functional capacity in subjects aged 60 years and older, who have lower back pain, and its association with demographic, socioeconomic, work-related, lifestyle-related and disease mentioned variables. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 246 elderly registered at the Family Health Strategy of Vila São Paulo, Bauru,SP, Brazil, who reported lower back pain and were sampled by a two-stage cluster technique. The subjects were interviewed at home by using a multidimensional instrument (demographic; socioeconomic aspects; life style; work characterization; disease mentioned), and also the IPAQ, the Nordic and the Roland Morris questionnaires. A bivariate and multivariate descriptive logistic regression analysis was carried out. RESULTS: The prevalence of lower back pain in men was of 25.1% and in women it was of 35.1%. The mean score in the functional capacity assessment was 10.46 ± 5.62. A fraction of 67.5% of the elderly demonstrated an inappropriate functional capacity. The age group from 70 to 80 years old, the subjects reporting three or more diseases and the sedentary group presented an independent association with inappropriate functional capacity. CONCLUSION: The older, sedentary subjects and who reported more than three diseases presented low functional capacity. Level of Evidence III, Cross Sectioning.

INTRODUÇÃO: Os profissionais do transporte coletivo realizam atividades laborais que envolvem grande número de fatores de risco para acometimentos musculoesqueléticos, e o conhecimento desses riscos é fundamental para que esses trabalhadores possam gozar de boa qualidade de vida. OBJETIVOS: Verificar a prevalência dos sintomas musculoesqueléticos em motoristas de ônibus urbano e investigar fatores associados. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Realizou-se um estudo transversal com 55 motoristas de uma empresa de uma cidade do estado de São Paulo, com a utilização de questionário muldimensional composto de variáveis demográficas, ocupacionais e hábitos de vida, assim como o Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho e o Questionário Nórdico de Sintomas Osteomusculares. RESULTADOS: Realizaram-se análises descritiva, bivariada e multivariada por regressão logística binária. Verificou-se que 65,7% dos trabalhadores relataram algum tipo de sintoma osteomuscular nos últimos 12 meses, localizados, principalmente, na região lombar (17,0%), ombros e joelhos (13,3%). Observou-se associação entre os sintomas e o baixo nível de escolaridade, a alta demanda psicológica, o sedentarismo e o baixo nível de capacidade para o trabalho. CONCLUSÕES: A prevalência de sintomas osteomusculares nos motoristas é alta, necessitando de ações de promoção à saúde.

INTRODUCTION: Mass transit workers labour activities involving large number of risk factors for musculoskeletal and performing different, knowledge of them is essential in order to have a good quality of life of these workers. Objectives: To check the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in urban bus drivers and investigate factors associated with. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study, with 55 drivers of a company of a city in the State of São Paulo, with the use of multidimensional questionnaire composed of demographic variables, occupational and lifestyle habits, as well as the index of ability to work, the Job Content Questionnaire and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Symptoms Questionnaire. RESULTS: Descriptive analysis was performed, multivariate and bivariate by binary logistic regression. It was found that 65.7 workers reported some form of musculoskeletal symptoms in the last twelve months, located above the lumbar region (17.0), and shoulders and knees (13.3). There was association between symptoms and the low level of education, the high demand, the sedentary and the low level of ability to work. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in drivers is high, requiring health promotion actions.