Overview of Knowledge Levels of Osteoarthritis in Communities in Banjarwaru, Gilangharjo, Pandak, Bantul, Yogyakarta

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease and is a significant health problem worldwide. Osteoarthritis can occur in all joints. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge about Osteoarthritis in the community. This research method uses quantitative research, with a simple descriptive method. This study's population is the community in Banjarwaru, Gilangharjo, Pandak, Bantul, Yogyakarta. Measurements used to measure the description of the level of public knowledge using six questions including definitions, risk factors and symptoms of Osteoarthritis. The results showed that from 75 respondents, there were 37 people had a high level of knowledge about the definition and symptoms of Osteoarthritis. Fifty-seven people knew that Osteoarthritis was included in the category of not contagious diseases. As many as 34 people, 47 people, and 28 people knew the risk factors for sex, age and weight in the onset of Osteoarthritis. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the community has the right level of knowledge about the definition and symptoms of Osteoarthritis. An excellent level of knowledge about the age factor in the risk of Osteoarthritis and Osteoarthritis diseases included in the category of not contagious diseases.