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Nonetheless, its influence on work productivity specifically absenteeism and presenteeism among Malaysian academics remains unknown.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Therefore, this study aims to investigate the influence of LBP on work productivity among academics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This is a cross-sectional study assessing the association of LBP on work productivity (absenteeism and presenteeism) among academics. A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain the study information. Data was analyzed using linear regression and reported in term of unstandardized coefficient (B) and 95% confidence interval (CI).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 411 academics participated with median age 40.5 years. The mean prevalence of absenteeism and presenteeism due to LBP is 2.3% and 19.89% respectively. Occurrence of LBP and its severity were not significantly associated with absenteeism. Nonetheless, LBP severity and anxiety symptoms were significantly associated with increased presenteeism.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The prevalence of presenteeism due to LBP among academics is notably higher than absenteeism. Increases in LBP severity and anxiety were significantly linked to higher rates of presenteeism. 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