AIM: The aim of this study was to examine the perception of @entity1643 care and consequences according to what Deyo refers to as seven "myths" about @entity615 , in the Norwegian population. METHODS: In spring 2001, seven questions, corresponding to Deyo's myths, were included in an opinion poll (telephone interviews) of a representative sample (n=1015) of the Norwegian population. RESULTS: In total, 41% of the population held that 'If you have a slipped disc you must have surgery'. Approximately 50% believed that 'X-ray and newer imaging tests can always identify the cause of @entity158 is caused by injury and heavy lifting'. Almost 60% agreed that 'Everyone with @entity615 should have a spine X-ray'. However, only one-quarter believed that 'If your back hurts, you should take it easy until the @entity158 goes away', and approximately one-fifth believed that 'Back @entity158 is usually disabling'. Only 12% believed that 'Bed rest is the mainstay of therapy'. More individuals in the lower- compared with the higher-educated groups believed in the myths. CONCLUSION: Information concerning current knowledge on healthcare and health consequences of @entity1643 had reached only a small part of the general population. The most important factor for lack of knowledge was education. Developing effective methods to promote adequate self-care and treatment and reduce the risk of chronicity of @entity1643 in the lower-educated groups should be a top priority.

Are the "myths" of XXXX alive in the general Norwegian population?

@entity615 :: ('MESH:D001416', 'Disease') :: ['back pain'] @entity1643 :: ('MESH:D017116', 'Disease') :: ['low back pain'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['pain', "pain' and 'Most back pain"]
@entity1643 :: (MESH:D017116,Disease) :: ['low back pain']
