Impact of Obesity on Knee and Ankle Joints among Adults in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

Blackie ; O.H. ; Ogbe ; O.C. ; Odiase ; D.E. ; Enoghase ; R.J. ; Blackie ; F.F. ; Olukayode ; S.B ; Ikuero. G
Journal of Health Sciences, Public Health and Phar... 📅 2025 Vol 2, No 3 🔗 DOI: 10.70062/globalhealth.v2i3.195
Abstract
Background: Obesity has become a global epidemic, with substantial implications for musculoskeletal health, particularly in weight-bearing joints like the knee and ankle. Aim: To determine the prevalence of obesity with respect to age and gender and to assess its effect on the knee and ankle joints among adults in Ekpoma, Edo State. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 60 obese adults was conducted using a structured, validated questionnaire. Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. Results: Respondents were predominantly aged 40–45 years (35%) and female (80%). 65% reported pain in the knee and/or ankle joints; 56.7% reported joint stiffness or reduced range of motion. Conclusion: Obesity significantly affects the knee and ankle joints, contributing to pain, stiffness, and a reduced range of motion. These results reinforce the need for targeted public health interventions aimed at obesity prevention and management, particularly in populations at risk of joint-related complications.
Keywords
Descriptive Qualitative Research; Implementation; Islamic Boarding Schools; Madrasah; PE Learning
How to Cite

Blackie, et al. (2025). Impact of Obesity on Knee and Ankle Joints among Adults in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. Journal of Health Sciences, Public Health and Pharmacy, 2(3). https://doi.org/10.70062/globalhealth.v2i3.195

Blackie, O.H.; Ogbe, O.C.; Odiase, D.E.; Enoghase, R.J.; Blackie, F.F.; Olukayode, S.B; Ikuero. G, "Impact of Obesity on Knee and Ankle Joints among Adults in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria," Journal of Health Sciences, Public Health and Pharmacy, vol. 2, no. 3, 2025.

Blackie, O.H.; Ogbe, O.C.; Odiase, D.E.; Enoghase, R.J.; Blackie, F.F.; Olukayode, S.B; Ikuero. G. "Impact of Obesity on Knee and Ankle Joints among Adults in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria." Journal of Health Sciences, Public Health and Pharmacy, vol. 2, no. 3, 2025.

Blackie, O.H.; Ogbe, O.C.; Odiase, D.E.; Enoghase, R.J.; Blackie, F.F.; Olukayode, S.B; Ikuero. G. "Impact of Obesity on Knee and Ankle Joints among Adults in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria." Journal of Health Sciences, Public Health and Pharmacy 2, no. 3 (2025).

Blackie, et al. (2025) 'Impact of Obesity on Knee and Ankle Joints among Adults in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria', Journal of Health Sciences, Public Health and Pharmacy, 2(3). doi: 10.70062/globalhealth.v2i3.195.

Blackie, O.H.; Ogbe, O.C.; Odiase, D.E.; Enoghase, R.J.; Blackie, F.F.; Olukayode, S.B; Ikuero. G. Impact of Obesity on Knee and Ankle Joints among Adults in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. Journal of Health Sciences, Public Health and Pharmacy. 2025;2(3).

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