Analysis of Prevalence and Influencing Factors of Knee Osteoarthritis in Jingzhou Area
Objective To investigate the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of knee osteoarthri-ti(KOA)patients in Jingzhou area,and to provide evidence for the prevention and treatment of KOA in this area.Methods From October 2022 to January 2023,a multi-stage stratified random sampling method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey and physical examination among urban and rural residents in Jingzhou City.According to the diagnostic criteria of the American College of Rheumatology(ACR),KOA patients were identified and their relevant data were collected.Descriptive statistics,univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of KOA patients.Results A total of 10 108 ur-ban and rural residents in Jingzhou city were surveyed,among whom 1 234 were KOA patients,with a prevalence rate of 12.21%.The mean age of KOA patients was(58.6±11.2)years,71.67%were female and 28.33%were male.The main clinical manifestations of KOA patients were knee pain,activity limitation,joint swelling and defor-mity.Univariate analysis showed that age,sex,body mass index(BMI),occupation,exercise habit,family history,fracture history,joint injury history and other factors were significantly correlated with the prevalence rate of KOA(P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age,sex,BMI,occupation,exercise habit,family his-tory,fracture history,joint injury history and other factors were independent influencing factors of KOA(P<0.05).Conclusion The prevalence rate of KOA in Jingzhou area is high and related to various factors.It is necessary to strengthen the prevention and treatment of KOA in this area and improve the health awareness and quality of life of the population.