KNOWLEDGE OF DIFFERENT HOME CARE MEASURES FOR KNEE JOINT PAIN RELIEF AMONG MIDDLE-AGE GROUPS IN RURAL AREAS IN CHENNAI

Background: Knee pain (KP) is a commonly diagnosed ailment that is more prevalent among Indians than in other ethnic communities, with 31.8%. Although they significantly decreased inflammation and discomfort, long-term follow-up studies revealed adverse side effects such as digestion problems, cardiac arrest, and nephrosis. As a result, we can focus on non-pharmacological choices available at home to reduce pain and enhance cardiovascular events. The present research aims to examine the knowledge about the different home care measures for knee pain in the middle age group.

Objectives: To examine the knowledge about the different home care measures for knee pain in middle age group.

Methods: 50 males and females within the age group of 50 to 59 years. A questionnaire consisting of the various home care measures was prepared the selected individuals were subjected to answer. The abstracted results were taken for statistical analysis.

Results: The findings of our investigation revealed a strong, negative, and reasonable association between knowledge and pain scores. It indicates that as their knowledge score rises, their pain score falls.

Conclusion: The results of our study was found that middle-aged adult people had moderate knowledge regarding the awareness on the home care measures like massage therapy, leaf application therapy, diet and rest. Hence, home care measures for knee joint pain relief effectively improve the level of functional immobility among middle-aged people with knee joint pain.