Risk factors of knee osteoarthritis in Bangladeshi adults: a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knee osteoarthritis was reported as the second most prevalent condition in the national musculoskeletal survey. The purpose of this extended study was to identify risk factors for knee osteoarthritis in Bangladeshi adults.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted in rural and urban areas of Bangladesh using stratified multistage cluster sample of 2000 adults aged 18 years or older recruited at their households. The Modified Community Oriented Program for Control of Rheumatic Disorders (COPCORD) questionnaire was used to collect data. The diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis was made using the decision tree clinical categorization criteria of the American College of Rheumatology. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were done to identify the

SUBMITTER: Haider MZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8991964 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature