Influence of Selected Anthropometric and Socio- Demographic Variables on Pain Intensity and Functioning of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Authors

  • Adesola Ojo Ojoawo Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Basic medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University
  • Mathew O B Olaogun Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Basic medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
  • Bisi Okunbolade Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Basic medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

Keywords:

Knee Osteoarthritis, FRS, Pain Intensity, Functioning, Body Mass Index

Abstract

Background: Knee osteoarthritis is known to be the commonest joint

disorder been strongly associated with ageing; it constitutes a major cause of pain and disability in the elderly population.

Objectives: This study assessed the influence of some selected anthropometric variables on pain intensity and functioning in participants with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and compared these variables between participants and apparently healthy individuals. Methods: Seventy individuals (11 males and 59 females) with symptom of knee osteoarthritis and 70 (11 males and 59 females) age matched asymptomatic individual participated in the study. Demographic and anthropometric variables were measured in the participants using standard protocol. Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2 (AIMS 2) Short Form was administered to participants with symptom of KOA to examine the impact of KOA on the functioning. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: There were significant differences (p < .001) in weight, BMI and Frame size (FRS) of symptomatic KOA and asymptomatic individuals. There was a significant relationship between BMI and pain intensity in the symptomatic participants (r=0.371, p=0.047). There was also a significant relationship between AIMS score and each of BMI (r=0.339,p<0.05), frame size (r = -0.394,p=0.001) and each of level of education (r =-.453, p=.001), and occupation ( r=.322,p= 0.022).

Conclusion: It was concluded that anthropometric measures such as weight, BMI and FRS are contributory factors to development of knee osteoarthritis. Also, occupation and education were found to affect functioning in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

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Ojoawo, A. O., Olaogun, M. O. B., & Okunbolade, B. (2013). Influence of Selected Anthropometric and Socio- Demographic Variables on Pain Intensity and Functioning of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. International Journal of Medical Research, 1(02), 1–6. Retrieved from https://ijmrinternational.in/index.php/ijmr/article/view/21

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