Keywords
plantar fasciitis
farmers
BMI
gender
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of plantar fasciitis and its associated risk factors among farmers.
Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted.
Place and duration of study: A cross sectional study was conducted involving 139 farmers residing in Jatoi, Muzaffargarh.
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 139 farmers using non-probability convenience sampling. Pain intensity was assessed via the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Plantar Fasciitis Pain Scale (PFPS). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23; the chi-square test was applied to examine associations between study variables.
Results: Participants aged 18–60 years had a mean weight of 72.66 ± 9.65 kg and mean height of 168.45 ± 5.35 cm. Overall, 65 (46.76%) participants had plantar fasciitis, while 74 (53.23%) were unaffected. The sample comprised 124 (89.20%) males and 15 (10.79%) females. Of those affected, 28 reported mild pain, 24 moderate pain, and 13 severe pain per VAS scoring. Significant associations (P < 0.05) were observed between plantar fasciitis and gender, age, BMI, shoe type, and working hours.
Conclusion: Plantar fasciitis shows a high prevalence (46.76%) among farmers and adversely affects daily life. Female gender, advancing age, higher BMI, inappropriate footwear, and prolonged working hours are significant associated factors; height and weight also contribute to the condition.
Keywords: Plantar Fasciitis, Farmers, Prevalence, Body Mass Index, Sex Factors.
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