Prevalence and Predictors of Arthritis among Adults in a Rural Set-Up in Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study
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2024-04
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Pan African Medical Journal
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Introduction: arthritis is a significant public health
problem affecting many people globally. Exposure
to various risk factors puts individuals at risk of
developing arthritis. Therefore, this study aimed to
assess the prevalence and predictors of arthritis
among residents of a rural set-up in Nyamira
County, Kenya. Methods: a community-based
cross-sectional study design was employed. Simple
random sampling was utilized to select households
from a household list. All the residents of the
sampled household above 40 years were included.
Descriptive analysis was done to describe the study
population. Bivariate and multivariate analysis was
also done to identify statistically significant
arthritis-related variables. Results: the prevalence
of arthritis was 44.6%. Previous joint
injury/infection [AOR=2.74; 95%CI=1.59-4.77;
p<0.001], being unemployed [AOR=2.77;
95%CI=1.50-5.21; p=0.001], age above 51 years,
and hypertension [AOR=1.90; 95%CI=1.03-3.53,
p=0.040] were associated with an increased risk of
arthritis. Conversely, being male [AOR=0.42; 95%
CI=0.22-0.75; p=0.005], standing for > 2 hours
[AOR=0.48; 95%CI=0.29-0.81; p=0.006], and
constant shifting from sit to stand positions
[AOR=0.45; 95% CI=0.26-0.76; p=0.003] were
associated with a lower risk of arthritis. Most
participants (75%) had an arthritis knowledge score
of more than 66%. Conclusion: the study found a
high prevalence of arthritis in the community.
Arthritis was strongly associated with various risk
factors under study. Therefore, there is a need to
take preventive measures for modifiable factors to
enhance a reduced prevalence of arthritis.
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Shem Nyarunda Kinara et al. Prevalence and predictors of arthritis among adults in a rural set-up in Kenya: a cross-sectional study. Pan African Medical Journal. 2024;47(158). 10.11604/pamj.2024.47.158.42890