Características socio-demográficas asociadas a la presencia de dolor músculo-esqueletico, en Cuenca-Ecuador

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine the socio-demographic characteristics associated with the presence of musculoskeletal pain (MSK) in people over 18 years who are living in Cuenca. PATIENTS AND METHODS An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in subjects of rural and urban areas, who are over 18 years, using the methodology COPCORD (Community Oriented Program for the Control of Rheumatic Diseases) adapted to Ecuador. We identified individuals with rheumatic symptoms, house by house. The revision to confirm the diagnosis was made by a rheumatologist. The statistical analysis was univariate and multivariate. RESULTS A total of 2500 people were surveyed. The 59.6% were female, with an average age of 42.8 years, the 25.5% of participants performed domestic activities. The MSK pain occurred in 32.2% of people, which was significantly associated with living in rural areas, have lower education, lower income to $ 340, increased physical load of 8 pounds, more functional disability, and cooking with firewood in the rural area. CONCLUSION The MSK pain has a high prevalence in the population of Cuenca, Ecuador; producing disability especially in rural areas. It is associated with lower levels of education, lower income and increased physical load