PREVALENCE AND PREDISPOSING FACTORS OF ARTHRITIS AMONG ELDERLY RESIDENT IN HEALTH CARE HOMES IN PORT HARCOURT METROPOLIS.
Keywords:
Arthritis, Elderly, Prevalence, Risk Factors, OsteoarthritisAbstract
Aim: This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of arthritis among the elderly resident in Health Care Homes in Port Harcourt Metropolis. Methodology: A facility-based cross-sectional design was adopted with an estimated population of patients received arthritis treatment from the healthcare facility. The sample size 314 was determine using Cochran formula. The instrument for collecting data for this study was a structured proforma. The title of the proforma was Prevalence and Risk Factors of Arthritis (PRFA). Collected data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science version 25.0. The result showed that 124(31.8%) of the respondents suffered from arthritis. Results: The result of this study found that the prevalence of arthritis was high at 31.8%. The result showed the Pearson Correlation of relationship between age and arthritis among the elderly resident in Health Care Homes in Port Harcourt Metropolis. The result indicated that there is a significant relationship (N = 390; r = 0.10; p<0.05). The result showed the significant relationship between gender and arthritis among the elderly residents in Health Care Homes in Port Harcourt Metropolis. The result indicated that there is a significant relationship (p<0.05). The result showed the Pearson Correlation of relationship between bodyweight and arthritis among the elderly residents in Health Care Homes in Port Harcourt Metropolis. The result indicated that there is a significant relationship (p<0.05). The result illustrated the significant relationship between physical activity and arthritis among the elderly residents in Health Care Homes in Port Harcourt Metropolis. The result indicated that there is a significant relationship (N = 390; r = 0.82; p<0.05). The result indicated the significant relationship between previous occupation and arthritis among the elderly resident in Health Care Homes in Port Harcourt Metropolis. The result indicated that there is a significant relationship (p<0.05). The result showed the significant relationship between family history and arthritis among the elderly residents in Health Care Homes in Port Harcourt Metropolis. The result indicated that there is a significant relationship (p<0.05). The result showed the significant relationship between joint fracture and arthritis among the elderly residents in Health Care Homes in Port Harcourt Metropolis (p<0.05). Conclusion and Recommendations: in conclusion, the result of this study found that the prevalence of arthritis was high at 31.8%. The outcome of this study was determine based on age difference of the elderly, gender, family history, history of joint fracture, previous occupation and physical activity. The following recommendation was made: individuals should prioritize their health status by complying with planned physical activity or exercise in order to renew body tissues and muscles
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