UNDERSTANDING KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES REGARDING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AMONG THE GENERAL POPULATION

Nayan Raut; Sanap Sahil; Kadam Chetan; Kashid Rushikesh; Jadhav Komal; Darade Pratiksha; Bochare Nikita; Vyapari Sakshi; Rutuja Darade; Vivekanand Kashid

doi:10.53555/z8v8jm66

Nayan Raut
Sanap Sahil
Kadam Chetan
Kashid Rushikesh
Jadhav Komal
Darade Pratiksha
Bochare Nikita
Vyapari Sakshi
Rutuja Darade
Vivekanand Kashid

Keywords

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Foot Health, Health Assessment, Questionnaire.

Abstract

The study's aim is to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of rheumatoid arthritis and foot health among RA patients, thereby paving the way for further study in the future.

Material and Methods-A self-administered, structured 28 questionnaire was distributed among the healthcare professional, student and other employees. Data obtained was analysed using SPSS 21.0 for descriptive analysis of the data.

Result-The study evaluated 178 respondents' knowledge and attitudes on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its therapy. It found that respondents had differing opinions regarding RA's curability, the value of exercise, and their preferences for allopathic medicine.

Conclusion-The paper's conclusion emphasizes the need for RA patients to be more aware of foot health, the impact of demographics on knowledge, the way that foot involvement is common in RA and how it affects quality of life, and the suggestion that educational interventions be used to promote awareness.

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Nov 07, 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/z8v8jm66

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Nayan Raut, Sanap Sahil, Kadam Chetan, Kashid Rushikesh, Jadhav Komal, Darade Pratiksha, Bochare Nikita, Vyapari Sakshi, Rutuja Darade, & Vivekanand Kashid. (2025). UNDERSTANDING KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES REGARDING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AMONG THE GENERAL POPULATION. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 32(10), 199-207. https://doi.org/10.53555/z8v8jm66

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Vol. 32 No. 10 (2025): JPTCP

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