TÌNH HÌNH THOÁI HOÁ KHỚP GỐI VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN Ở BỆNH NHÂN CAO TUỔI ĐIỀU TRỊ NGOẠI TRÚ TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐA KHOA CÀ MAU

Abstract

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the most common degenerative diseases, significantly impacting the quality of life of elderly individuals and adding economic burden to society. Research objective: To determine the prevalence and some related factors of knee osteoarthritis in elderly patients undergoing outpatient treatment at Cà Mau General Hospital during the period of 2022-2023. Materials and method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 400 elderly patients attending outpatient clinics. Results: Among the 400 elderly individuals attending outpatient clinics, 57.2% (n=229) were diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, while 42.8% (n=171) were not affected by this condition. Some factors associated with knee osteoarthritis included: age group above 70 years (OR = 2.31, p < 0.001), residing in rural areas (OR = 1.58, p = 0.027), education level up to primary school (OR = 2.414, p < 0.001), manual labor (OR = 1.733, p = 0.011), and BMI at overweight-obesity level (OR = 1.52, p = 0.042). Conclusion: The research results at Ca Mau General Hospital showed that knee osteoarthritis is a prevalent disease, accounting for 52.7% of cases. It is essential to enhance community education about the risks and symptoms of knee osteoarthritis, particularly for the age group above 70, those residing in rural areas, and individuals with low education levels. Regular community education can help increase awareness and early detection of the disease, while providing knowledge to prevent and effectively manage knee osteoarthritis.