Identification of demographic factors and health problems that affect the acceptance of disease and health behaviors of patients with osteoarthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal system's ailments. In the prevention of the disease and in its comprehensive treatment, proper health-related behavior becomes an extremely important factor for maintaining an optimal health condition. The aim of the study is to assess the relationship between the reported pain and the disability level, and the health-related behaviors undertaken by OA patients as well as their acceptance of the disease.

Materials/methods

The study group consisted of 198 patients with diagnosed OA, according to ACR criteria (1988). The method used in the study employed a Pain VAS (0-10), Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ DI 0-3), Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS 8-40) and Health and Behav

SUBMITTER: Sierakowska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5420194 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature