The association of intensity of joint pain and health-related quality of life among adults with arthritis: a large population-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Arthritis imposes serious health consequences, including substantial disability and increased risk of all-cause mortality. Prior studies have reported that pain was associated with decreased health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among individuals with arthritis, yet the association between joint pain severity and HRQoL remains unclear.

Methods

This study analyzed pooled data from 362,366 U.S. adults with arthritis in the 2015-2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, categorizing joint pain severity as no/mild (0-3), moderate (4-6), or severe (7-10) via the Numerical Rating Scale. HRQoL was assessed using four domains: self-rated health, physical/mental unhealthy days, and activity limitation. Multivariable logistic regression examined the association betw

SUBMITTER: Zhao G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12849339 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature