Prevalence of osteoarthritis in Nawab Shah, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study

Munazzah Meraj; Faryal Adnan; Syed Murtaza Ali; Maria Naseer; Nadeem Khalid; Mohsina Hamid

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Online Published: 21 Aug 2024

RMJ. 2024; 49(3): 476-478

Prevalence of osteoarthritis in Nawab Shah, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study

Munazzah Meraj, Faryal Adnan, Syed Murtaza Ali, Maria Naseer, Nadeem Khalid, Mohsina Hamid.

Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence of osteoarthritis and its relationships to dietary practices, socioeconomic position, demographic traits, and educational attainment at Peoples Medical Hospital, Nawabshah.
Methodology: A total of 480 individuals were included in this cross-sectional study. Eligible participants were individuals aged 18-85 years of both genders and residing in Nawab Shah. Individuals with severe illness were excluded. The demographic information, education level, socioeconomic status, and eating habits were recorded. Chi-square tests were used for the analysis of the results.
Results: Participants in the study area had an 18.13% (n=87) prevalence of osteoarthritis. The prevalence was higher in rural regions (70.11%) than in urban regions (29.89%). Osteoarthritis prevalence was significantly correlated (p=0.003) with age and socioeconomic status (p=0.004). There was a significant correlation between poor nutrition and a decreased intake of milk with osteoarthritis.
Conclusion: Prevalence of osteoarthritis was 18.13% in Nawab Shah, with higher rates in rural areas (70.11%). While age and socioeconomic status showed correlations, caution is needed in generalizing gender and dietary impacts.

Key words: Arthritis, nutrition, osteoarthritis, socioeconomic status.

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Meraj M, Adnan F, Ali SM, Naseer M, Khalid N, Hamid M. Prevalence of osteoarthritis in Nawab Shah, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study . RMJ. 2024; 49(3): 476-478.

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Meraj M, Adnan F, Ali SM, Naseer M, Khalid N, Hamid M. Prevalence of osteoarthritis in Nawab Shah, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study . https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=216479 [Access: January 22, 2025].

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Meraj M, Adnan F, Ali SM, Naseer M, Khalid N, Hamid M. Prevalence of osteoarthritis in Nawab Shah, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study . RMJ. 2024; 49(3): 476-478.

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Meraj M, Adnan F, Ali SM, Naseer M, Khalid N, Hamid M. Prevalence of osteoarthritis in Nawab Shah, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study . RMJ. (2024), [cited January 22, 2025]; 49(3): 476-478.

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Meraj, M., Adnan, . F., Ali, . S. M., Naseer, . M., Khalid, . N. & Hamid, . M. (2024) Prevalence of osteoarthritis in Nawab Shah, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study . RMJ, 49 (3), 476-478.

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Meraj, Munazzah, Faryal Adnan, Syed Murtaza Ali, Maria Naseer, Nadeem Khalid, and Mohsina Hamid. 2024. Prevalence of osteoarthritis in Nawab Shah, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study . Rawal Medical Journal, 49 (3), 476-478.

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Meraj, Munazzah, Faryal Adnan, Syed Murtaza Ali, Maria Naseer, Nadeem Khalid, and Mohsina Hamid. "Prevalence of osteoarthritis in Nawab Shah, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study ." Rawal Medical Journal 49 (2024), 476-478.

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Meraj, M., Adnan, . F., Ali, . S. M., Naseer, . M., Khalid, . N. & Hamid, . M. (2024) Prevalence of osteoarthritis in Nawab Shah, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study . Rawal Medical Journal, 49 (3), 476-478.

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