Associations between PIRIFORMISSYNDROME, sport activity, and depressionin employees OF productive age

Deviana  Tristian; Bhisma Murti

doi:10.26911/ICPH10/Epidemiology/2023.16

Authors

	Deviana Tristian Master’s Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia. ~ Author
	Bhisma Murti Master’s Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia. ~ Author

Abstract

Background: Piriformis syndrome is characterized by symptoms such as sacroiliac joint pain, larger sciatic notch, piriformis muscle, and, in rare cases, sciatica. It accounts for 6–8% of low back pain cases. Prolonged chronic pain may impact an individual life, which leads to depression. This study aimed to examine associations between piriformis syndrome, sports activities, and depression in employees of productive age.

Subjects and Method: This was a cross-sectional study. A sample of 60 productive age employees was selected for this study. The dependent variable was depression. The independent variables were piriformis syndrome and sports activity. Depression was measured by the depression anxiety stress scale (DASS 42). Sports activity were measured by the Baecke questionnaire. The data were analyzed using a multiple linear regression.

Results: The risk of depression increased with piriformis syndrome (b= 3.60; 95% CI= 1.78 to 5.42; p<0.001) and decreased with sports activities (b= -1.26; 95% CI= -1.85 to -0.66; p<0.001).

Conclusion: The risk of depression increases with piriformis syndrome, but decreases with sports activities.

Keywords: piriformis syndrome, sports activities, depression, employee

Correspondence:

Deviana Tristian. Master’s Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: devianatristian@gmail.com. Mobile: 081477088240.