Relationship Physical Activity and Eating with Gout Arthritis in Sukamaju Village

Abstract

Arthritis is one of the diseases whose incidence is quite wide and can affect anyone regardless of age and ethnicity. Most cases of Gout arthritis have a primary background, so it requires long-term control of uric acid levels. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between physical activity and diet with the incidence of gout arthritis in Sukamaju village. This type of research used quantitative methods with analytical surveys with a cross sectional approach. The sample in this study was 80 respondents, the sampling technique was using random sampling. Data collection techniques used a physical activity questionnaire and dietary pattern questionnaire as well as examination using a uric acid tool. The analysis used univariate and bivariate with the Chi-Square Test. The results of this study showed that there was a relationship between physical activity and diet with gout arthritis with a p-value of 0.000 (ɑ 0.05). Based on research results, prevention of gouty arthritis is very important to improve the quality of life, this can be obtained with education and a low purine diet and a good diet and a healthy lifestyle.