Assessment Of Knowledge Regarding The Dietary Practices Among Osteoarthritis Patients

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major public health issue, as it results in chronic pain, reduces physical function, and diminishes the quality of life. Awareness related to osteoarthritis is needed to improve the condition. Objective: To fnd out the knowledge regarding the dietary practices among osteoarthritis patients, visiting Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Orthopedic and OPD Departments of the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore, for 4 months. The data were collected through a pretested questionnaire from 100 osteoarthritis patients using the non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data were tabulated and analyzed with the help of SPSS version 24.0. Frequencies were calculated, and the Pearson chi-square test was applied. Results: The analysis revealed a significant association between level of education, knowledge regarding the dietary practices and progression of the disease. Conclusions: Based on the current study results, patient's level of education had significant association with knowledge, dietary practices, and joints pain and progression of disease among osteoarthritis patients. Majority of patients due to low knowledge about osteoarthritis have poor dietary practices.