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Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability

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Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability

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Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms, body awareness, and kinesiophobia in patients with chronic low back pain and mild to moderate disability. Method: 94 patients with chronic low back pain and mild to moderate disability were included in the study. The disability level of the patients was assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Lower urinary tract dysfunctions were evaluated with the Core Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Score (CLSS), while body awareness was assessed using the Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ). The Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale was used to assess the participants' kinesiophobia. Results: This study included a total of 94 patients with chronic low back pain, of whom 34 had mild disability and 60 had moderate disability. Statistically significant differences were found between the two disability groups (mild and moderate) in terms of the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale, CLSS total score, and CLSS quality of life subscore (p<0.05). A strong positive correlation was observed between the ODI and CLSS (r=0.358, p=0.000), a significant positive correlation with the CLSS quality of life subscore (r=0.317, p=0.002), and a non-significant negative correlation with the BAQ (r=-0.149, p=0.153). Additionally, there was a significant positive correlation between the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale and CLSS total score (r=0.432, p=0.000). A strong positive correlation was found between the CLSS total score and the CLSS quality of life score (r=0.387, p=0.000), while a significant negative correlation was observed with the BAQ (r=-0.240, p=0.020). Conclusion: In individuals with chronic low back pain and mild to moderate disability, relationships have been observed between lower urinary tract symptoms, kinesiophobia, and body awareness levels. These findings point to the potential importance of considering not only physical but also psychological and pelvic health-related factors in the management of chronic low back pain. However, due to the cross-sectional design of the study, the causality of the relationship between these variables cannot be demonstrated; therefore, further research is needed.

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Destekleyen Kurum

This study was supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) within the scope of the 2209-A-University Students Domestic Research Projects Support Program. The researchers thank TÜBİTAK for their support.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon, Fizyoterapi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

2 Eylül 2024

Kabul Tarihi

12 Kasım 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Sayı: 27

Kaynak Göster

APA
Kaplan, Ü., Uslu, İ., Berber, Z., & Kiloatar, H. (2025). Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, 27, 848-859. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1541580
AMA
1.Kaplan Ü, Uslu İ, Berber Z, Kiloatar H. Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability. IGUSABDER. 2025;(27):848-859. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1541580
Chicago
Kaplan, Ümran, İlknur Uslu, Zeynep Berber, ve Hümeyra Kiloatar. 2025. “Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, sy 27: 848-59. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1541580.
EndNote
Kaplan Ü, Uslu İ, Berber Z, Kiloatar H (01 Aralık 2025) Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences 27 848–859.
IEEE
[1]Ü. Kaplan, İ. Uslu, Z. Berber, ve H. Kiloatar, “Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability”, IGUSABDER, sy 27, ss. 848–859, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.38079/igusabder.1541580.
ISNAD
Kaplan, Ümran - Uslu, İlknur - Berber, Zeynep - Kiloatar, Hümeyra. “Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences. 27 (01 Aralık 2025): 848-859. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1541580.
JAMA
1.Kaplan Ü, Uslu İ, Berber Z, Kiloatar H. Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability. IGUSABDER. 2025;:848–859.
MLA
Kaplan, Ümran, vd. “Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, sy 27, Aralık 2025, ss. 848-59, doi:10.38079/igusabder.1541580.
Vancouver
1.Ümran Kaplan, İlknur Uslu, Zeynep Berber, Hümeyra Kiloatar. Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability. IGUSABDER. 01 Aralık 2025;(27):848-59. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1541580

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