Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences Epidemiology and Health System Journal 2980-7891 11 1 2024 03 29 Prevalence and Factors Associated with Rheumatic Disorders Among Shahrekord Cohort Study Population: The Use of a Screening Program 43 46 10.34172/ehsj.26079 EN Ahmad Reza Amiri https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1941-791X Hadi Raeisi Shahraki https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3071-5587 Ali Ahmadi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1588-2136 Masoume Sadat Mousavi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8394-7325 Journal Article 10.34172/ehsj.26079 2023 10 30 2024 02 18 This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with arthritis rheumatoid using a screening program among Shahrekord cohort study population. The present analytical cross-sectional study was performed on 1043 participants of the PERSIAN cohort study in Shahrekord, Iran. The prevalence of rheumatic disorder (RD) was 57.5% (95% CI: 53-62 %). Females were more likely to develop RD than males (odds ratio [OR]=2.83, P<0.001). Additionally, with increasing age (OR=1.03, P<0.001) and body mass index (OR=1.03, P<0.001), the chance of developing RD increased. Moreover, the chance of developing RD in males with industrial jobs was higher than in males with non-industrial jobs (OR=1.53, P=0.07). The prevalence of RD in this study was high. The female gender, old age, and obesity were among the factors related to RD in this study. As a result, public education is necessary to modify the behavioral pattern and lifestyle.