Current status and influencing factors of self-management in knee joint discomfort among middle-aged and elderly people: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to identify the current status and factors influencing self-management of knee discomfort in middle-aged and elderly people in China.

Methods

A stratified multistage cluster sampling method was used to select participants from communities in China from January 15 to May 31, 2020. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using the general information questionnaire and the Knee Joint Discomfort Self-management Scale. Univariate analysis and a generalized linear model were used to analyze the factors influencing self-management.

Results

The prevalence of knee discomfort was 77%. Moderate to severe discomfort accounted for 30.5%. The average item score of self-management in 9640 participants was 1.98 ± 0.76. The highest and lowest levels were: 'da

SUBMITTER: Guo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10541685 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature