Abstract
Background: Arthritis is a common health problem in old age often impacting the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly. Data on QOL among the elderly living with arthritis in Lesotho is lacking. Objectives: The study assessed the QOL of arthritic elderly people aged >65 in Manonyane community of Lesotho. Methods: This was an analytical cross sectional study. The study purposively sampled 108 arthritic elderly people who received old age pensions in April 2014. Interviewer-administered Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index questionnaire for arthritis version III was used to collect data. Logistic regression (p 0.05) of dissatisfaction with quality of life in this study. Conclusion: Health and functioning as well as social and economic concerns of the elderly are important determinants of quality of life which need attention in Lesotho.
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