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Research Article | Volume 13 Issue:3 (, 2023) | Pages 1306 - 1312
Quality of life of individuals aged 18 year and above affected with musculoskeletal disorders in a rural area of Jaipur: A cross sectional study
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DOI : 10.5083/ejcm
Published
Aug. 23, 2023
Abstract

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are prevalent across the globe and one of the commonest causes of long-term pain and disability, affecting million of the peoples.1 These disorders cause pain and discomfort which interfere with day to day activities. According to WHO Quality of life is defined as individuals' perceptions of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns. This definition reflects the view that quality of life refers to a subjective evaluation which is embedded in a cultural, social and environmental context.6-9 Materials And Methods:The study was conducted in adults (aged 18 years or more) living in rural part of  Jaipur. The study was a descriptive, cross sectional, community-based study; and data was collected from each patient at only one point of time in the area covered under 3 subcentres viz. Kanth, Achrol and Dhand. Results: The study was conducted amongst 200 adult participants, 103 (51.5%) were female and 97 (48.5%) were male. Out of 70 study participants who had MSD at the time of interview, 35 (50%) perceived their quality of life as good, while 100 (76.9%) of the participants not suffering from MSD (n=130) perceived their quality of life as good and this association was found to be statistically significant. (p-value-0.001). Conclusion: According to our study, individuals with musculoskeletal disorders had considerably worse quality of life in the physical, psychological, and environmental domains.

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