Mapping evidence on the prevalence, incidence, risk factors and cost associated with chronic low back pain among adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic scoping review protocol

Table 1 PECOd framework for eligibility of research question

Criteria	Determinants
Population	Individual with chronic low back pain
Exposure	Chronic low back pain
Context	Sub-Saharan Africa
Outcome	1. Prevalence 2. Incidence 3. Mortality 4. Risk factors 5. Associated costs 6. Comorbidities and disabilities associated
Design	Cohort, cross-sectional studies

ISSN: 2046-4053