Prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis among hospital workers in the north of Jordan: Preliminary report of a hospital-based cohort study

•Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disabling disease.•Data regarding RA in Jordan is very limited. We conducted this study to shed light on how widespread RA.•Our study showed similar prevalence of RA in surrounding regions, suggesting influence of environmental and occupational factors.•We hope this may help advance patient care and management.