Osteoarthritis and its association with social and health variables in elderly residents of Kamrup, Assam

Problem considered: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness, and functional impairment, especially in older persons. Knee osteoarthritis is the most common kind and a primary cause of disability. The purpose of this study was to assess the proportions and distribution of OA among persons aged 50 and older, as well as to investigate its relationship with demographic, residential, and occupational characteristics.

Methods

A cross-sectional observational study was undertaken on 234 persons aged 50 and older who lived in chosen urban and semi-urban regions of Kamrup district, Guwahati, Assam. Participants were clinically evaluated to determine the presence or absence of OA. Demographic information such as gender, diabetes status, residential type, co-residence arrangement, and occupation was collected. The analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi-square and Likelihood Ratio tests, and logistic regression, with a significance level of p < 0.05.