Frequency and Risk Factors of Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) in Hayatabad Peshawar, Pakistan

Abstract

Background: One of the most common degenerative joint diseases is Osteoarthritis (OA) which involves the cartilage and other surrounding tissues. Progression of the disease is usually slow and increases with age but after a long time, it can lead to joint dysfunction with pain, affect quality of life, and cause disability. OA of the knees can lead to the greatest burden to the population often severe wear and tear leading to lifelong disability. Objective: The main objective and aim of the study were to identify the frequency and related risk factors of Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) in residents of Hayatabad Peshawar, and find a correlation to different aspects e.g., SEX, BMI, AGE, etc. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Hayatabad Peshawar. Data was collected from 409 residents who willingly participated by filling out a self-reported questionnaire that focused on the diagnosis of Knee Osteoarthritis and Associated Risk factors. The data was later analyzed using SPSS version 24. Results: Among 409 participants 167 (40.83%) were suffering from knee Osteoarthritis. 75 (30.6%) of male and 92(56.1%) of female were suffering from KOA. Regarding risk factors aged>40 and obese participants were more prone to KOA than others such as age <40 and normal BMI. Conclusion: KOA is a degenerative joint age-related disease that commonly affects females. Obesity shows a strong link in the development of KOA especially in those who are inactive. There is a significant relationship between KOA with age, BMI, and gender therefore proper attention and preventive measures should be taken into consideration. Keywords: Knee Osteoarthritis, Frequency, risk factors, Hayatabad, Peshawar.

Keywords

• knee osteoarthritis, prevalence, risk factors, hayatabad, peshawar.