Unhelpful beliefs and attitudes about low back pain in the general population: A cross-sectional survey

Unhelpful beliefs about non-specific low back pain (LBP) are associated with poorer coping strategies and unhelpful behaviours. Furthermore, targeting has been advanced as a major priority to decrease the burden of LBP. Therefore, studies exploring these needed adapt message delivered population. To identify attitudes LBP in general population French-speaking Switzerland analyse their association individual characteristics belief that exercise is an effective treatment for Cross-sectional study. Attitudes were measured Back-Pain Questionnaire (Back-PAQ). Individual participants’ effectiveness collected determine Back-PAQ score. The questionnaire was completed by 1129 participants. widespread (mean (SD) score: 113.2 (10.6)), especially those needs protection, easy injure nature special. Only 55% participants believed be one most only explained 4% score variance. Swiss high levels moderate confidence LBP, though “staying active good LBP” well understood. messages level should specifically target vulnerability, protection special promote therapy.