PREVALENCE OF CERVICAL PAIN IN ADULTS IN THE CITY OF ARACAJU, SERGIPE, BRAZIL

Cross-sectional study with 242 adults aged between 18 and 59 living in urban areas. Sociodemographic data, one-time and 12-month CD prevalence, pain intensity assessed using the Numerical Pain Scale, and functional limitation using the Neck Disability Index were evaluated.

Results:

The prevalence of punctual CD at the interview was 27.7%, while 66.1% had felt pain in the last 12 months. Of the people who felt punctual CP at the time of the interview, the mean pain intensity was 6±4.76, and 82% had a functional disability (mild, moderate, or severe).

Conclusion:

The prevalence of punctual CD in the last 12 months was high among adults, pain intensity was moderate, and functional disability was mild. Our results demonstrate that the prevalence of cervical pain in adults is high and can influence several aspects of a person’s life. Level of Evidence IV; Observational, Randomized and Cross-Sectional Study.

Keywords:
Prevalence; Neck Pain; Pain; Health Promotion

Variables	N=242	%
Sex
Male	103	42.6
Female	139	57.4
Age
18 to 28 years old	74	30.6
29 to 38 years old	79	32.6
39 to 48 years old	44	18.2
49 years or older	45	18.6
Marital status
Married	95	39.3
Divorced	15	6.2
Widowed	3	1.2
Single	129	53.3
Race/color
White	58	24
Brown	131	54.1
Black	35	14.5
Yellow	9	3.7
Education
1 to 8 years	12	5
9 to 11 years	86	35.6
12 years or older	144	59.4
Occupation/Position^* * The economy class was classified based on the Brazilian Economic Classification Criteria, established by the Brazilian Association of Research Companies.
Class B	21	8.7
Class C	74	30.6
Class D	121	50
E-Class	26	10.7

Prevalence of cervical pain	N = 242	%
Specific pain	67	27.7
Last 12 months	156	66.1
Functional disability	N =67	%
Strong	4	5
Moderate	18	27
Lightweight	33	50
None	12	18
Pain intensity	N =67
Pain	6±4.76

Variables	p-value<0.05)
Cervical pain at interview and income	0.0060*
Cervical pain at the time of the interview and schooling	0.0310*
Cervical pain at the time of interview and time of current pain crisis	0.0000*
Cervical pain at the time of the interview and frequency of pain	0.0010*
Pain intensity and time of current pain crisis	0.0000*
Pain intensity and frequency	0.0110*
Level of disability and length of current pain crisis	0.0000*
Level of disability and pain in the last 12 months	0.0000*
Level of disability and frequency of pain	0.0000*

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[1] Correspondence: Mateus Dias Antunes. 51, Cipotânea Street, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, S P, Brazil. 05360-000. mateusantunes@usp.br