Study of Dietary Habits Among Osteoarthritic Patients Attending Geriatric Department of Alexandria Main University Hospital

Abstract

Severity of osteoarthritis was higher with increasing age of the patients of the studied group. Knee joint was the most common joint affected. Weight, BMI, waist and hip circumference and waist to hip ratio are important parameters associated with increasing degree of osteoarthritis. Dietary habits had effect on osteoarthritis as low consumption of fruits and vegetables was strongly associated with severe degrees of osteoarthritis and high BMI. Physical activity played a crucial role in ameliorating symptoms of osteoarthritis as regular practicing of physical activity was strongly associated with mild degree of osteoarthritis.Severity of osteoarthritis was higher with increasing age of the patients of the studied group. Knee joint was the most common joint affected. Weight, BMI, waist and hip circumference and waist to hip ratio are important parameters associated with increasing degree of osteoarthritis. Dietary habits had effect on osteoarthritis as low consumption of fruits and vegetables was strongly associated with severe degrees of osteoarthritis and high BMI. Physical activity played a crucial role in ameliorating symptoms of osteoarthritis as regular practicing of physical activity was strongly associated with mild degree of osteoarthritis. Study setting: The study had been conducted in Geriatric department at Alexandria Main University Hospital (AMUH). Study Design: ACross-sectionalepidemiological survey was conducted to achieve the purpose of the study. Target population: The target population of the study was patients attending the Geriatric Department at AMUH on the selected random days of the field work based on the calculated sample size with inclusion criteria of age > 60 years old, both sexes,diagnosed with osteoarthritis with different grades and willing to participate in the study. The exclusion criteria were younger patients (aged ≤ 60years) and secondary osteoarthritis due to conditions such as trauma, congenital joint abnormalities, diseases that cause inflammation such as rheumatoid arthritis Sampling: Allgeriatric patients attending out patient clinic of Geriatric department at AMUH fulfilling the previously identified inclusion criteria during the field work period (6 months) were included in the study sample after obtaining their informed consent. Data collection tools: Interview schedule: -Which includes data about: Sociodemographic data, Medical History, Dietary history, Physical activity. A transfer sheet was used to record existing information in the geriatric department medical sheet. -Anthropometric measurements and BMI Study setting: The study had been conducted in Geriatric department at Alexandria Main University Hospital (AMUH). Study Design: ACross-sectionalepidemiological survey was conducted to achieve the purpose of the study. Target population:The target population of the study was patients attending the Geriatric Department at AMUH on the selected random days of the field work based on the calculated sample size with inclusion criteria of age > 60 years old, both sexes,dia...