Association of Sociodemographic with Epidemiological Profile of Chronic Wound Patients attending a Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

Background & Objective: Chronic wounds have a significant impact on the health of patients and their
families, causing pain, loss of function and mobility, depression, distress and anxiety, embarrassment and
social isolation, financial burden, prolonged hospital stay and chronic morbidity or even death. This study
aims to trace the socio-demographic and the association with epidemiology of chronic wound. Methods: A
hospital-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among chronic wound patients between 20 to 76
years old from a tertiary care centre during July 2023 to March 2024.A pre-tested structured schedule was
used for data collection. Categorical variables were presented as frequencies and percentages. Bivariate
analysis involved the use of the Chi-square test for assessing the significance associations between sociodemographic

with epidemiology of chronic wound patients. Results: A total of 240 patients with chronic
wound were included in the study. The mean age (±SD) for the enrolled patients was (48.8 ± 11.8) years. The
majority of respondents were male (86.3%), Hindu (92.5%), and from nuclear families (81.7%).Employment
status varied, with 5% unemployed, 12.5% daily-wagers, and 28.7% engaged in government or private
services. Type of family and occupation were found significantly associated with the infected wound while
age-group, occupation, and body mass index found significant associated with history of amputation.
Conclusions: The study revealed a varied socio-demographic profile among chronic wound patients. This
study updates the understanding of chronic wound epidemiology in eastern Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the
need for tailored wound care strategies based on demographic profiles. Addressing these factors can
potentially optimize treatment outcomes.