Prevalence Rate Of Plantar Fasciitis In Hospitals Housekeeping Staff And Its Impact On Quality Of Life

Abstract

Hospital housekeeping staff are at a heightened risk of injury due to the nature of their work, which involves prolonged standing and repetitive physical tasks. Plantar fasciitis is a condition marked by inflammation and degeneration in the front part of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue connecting the heel to the toes.Despite its potential impact, the prevalence and effects of Plantar fasciitis on their quality of life remain underexplored. This study aims to assess the prevalence rate of plantar fasciitis among hospital housekeeping staff and examine its impact on their quality of life.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving housekeeping staff Participants completed a structured questionnaire, including the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ) and to evaluate foot-related and overall quality of life. Clinical examinations and diagnostic criteria were used to identify cases of Plantar fasciitis.
Conclusion: Mean foot health status was 47.07 & majority of 67.9 housekeeping staff low foot health status, majority of 51.9% housekeeping staff was male & 48.1% housekeeping staff was female.