Factors correlated with neuropathic pain among industrial workers in Vietnam
A multi-site cross-sectional study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22071192 |
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| Authors | Tham Thi Nguyen (0000-0002-6474-1137, Duy Tan University, corresponding author), Huong Van Nguyen (Hanoi Medical University), Hai Minh Vu (University of Illinois Chicago), Ryan G Chiu (0000-0001-8666-9001, Lyon 1 Université), Quang Nhat Nguyen (0000-0003-4906-3128, Lyon 1 Université), Thảo Thi Phương Nguyễn (0000-0001-6288-7514, Duy Tan University, corresponding author), Long Hoang Nguyen (0000-0003-1658-2394, Hanoi Medical University), Khanh Nam Do, Anh Kim Dang (0000-0002-6816-1148, Hanoi Medical University), Đỗ Nam Khánh (0000-0002-7472-5392, Hanoi Medical University), Tu Huu Nguyen (0000-0002-5283-0909, Duy Tan University), Vu Nguyen (0000-0002-1604-9066, Johns Hopkins University), Anh Toan Ngo (0000-0002-3386-218X, National University of Singapore), Tung Hoang Tran (0000-0002-8618-1513, National University of Singapore), Carl Latkin (0000-0002-7931-2116, Johns Hopkins University), Cyrus S H Ho (0000-0002-7092-9566, National University of Singapore), Roger C M Ho (0000-0001-9629-4493, National University of Singapore) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Pages | 1007483-1007483 |
| Publication date | 2023-08-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1007483 |
| PMID | 37637802 |
| OpenAlex | W4385758788 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 36 |
Introduction: Neuropathic pain is a debilitating condition resulting from various etiologies such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and infection, and is associated with decreased quality of life, poor health outcomes, and increased economic burden. However, epidemiological studies on neuropathic pain have been largely limited in Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on adult Vietnamese industrial workers across three manufacturing plants. Demographic, socioeconomic, occupational and health data were collected. Prevalence of neuropathic pain was assessed using the Douleur Neuropathique 4 (DN4) scale. Regression modeling was utilized to identify predictors of pain. Results: Among 276 workers, 43.1 and 24.3% reported that they had suffered from spinal pain and osteoarthritis pain, respectively. In terms of work conditions, people maintaining constant posture when working from 30 to 60 min (OR = 3.15, 95% CI = 1.07; 9.29), or over 60 min (OR = 2.59; 95% CI = 1.12; 5.98) had a higher risk of suffering from spinal pain. People who worked in conditions lacking adequate lighting and with exposures to toxic chemicals were also likely to be suffering from osteoarthritis pain with OR = 4.26, 95% CI = 1.02; 17.74 and Coef. = 1.93; 95% CI = 1.49; 2.50, respectively. Regular health examinations and higher expenditure for healthcare were correlated with a lower prevalence of neuropathic pain. Discussion: These results may inform the adoption of pain screening and other programs that increase health care access for this population, as well as more stringent occupational health and safety standards
Alternative medicine · Anesthesia · Cross-sectional study · Environmental health · Health care · Neuropathic pain · Osteoarthritis · Pathology · Physical therapy · Population · Socioeconomic status · Medicine · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation · Nursing · Pain Mechanisms and Treatments · Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology · Epidemiology · Internal Medicine
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |