Relationship between a height of baby bath and lower back pain among midwives

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the practice midwifery, including services such as birth and bathing assistance, and lower back pain in midwives. The questionnaire survey was carried out to the midwives and the valid response of 89 was obtained. This study showed that the majority of the midwives surveyed had a history of lower back pain. Moreover, height adjustment within the workplace to meet the midwives' height is integral to the reduction of the stress associated with the practice of midwifery.