Awareness and health beliefs of women towards osteoporosis

Saw, Seang‐Mei; Hong, Cassandra; Lee, Jeanette; Wong, Mun Loke; Chan, Mei-Fen; Cheng, Angela; Leong, Keng Hong

doi:10.1007/s00198-003-1403-6

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“…Similarly, other study found that better educated Chinese women in Singapore seem to know more about osteoporosis than those ones worst educated [22]. A previous study has likewise found that osteoporosis-related knowledge is independent of age [11].…”

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Osteoporosis-related life habits and knowledge about osteoporosis among women in El Salvador: A cross-sectional study

Hernandez-Rauda

Martínez‐García

2004

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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BackgroundOsteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder, characterized by reduced bone mass, deterioration of bone structure, increased bone fragility, and increased fracture risk. It is more frequent to find among women than men at a 4:1 ratio. Evidence suggests that to adopt changes on some life habits can prevent or delay development of osteoporosis. Several osteoporosis-risk factors have been confirmed in the US and western Europe, but in El Salvador there are neither reliable epidemiological statistics about this skeletal disorder nor studies addressing osteoporosis-risk factors in women. The aim of this study was to determinate the extent of osteoporosis knowledge, the levels of both daily calcium intake and weight-bearing physical activity, and the influence of several osteoporosis-risk factors on these variables in three age groups of Salvadorean women.MethodsIn this exploratory cross-sectional study, an osteoporosis knowledge assessment questionnaire incluiding a food frequency and a physical activity record section were used to collect data and it was delivered through a face-to-face interview. A convenience sample (n = 197) comprised of three groups of women aged 25–35 years, 36–49 years, and over 49 years was taken. Among-group comparisons of means were analyzed by two-way ANOVA. To determinate the overall influence of osteoporosis-risk factors, the multivariate analysis was used.ResultsStudy results indicated that better educated women had more knowledge about osteoporosis than women with a low education level, regardless of age, even though this knowledge was rather fair. Older women got more weight-bearing physical activity at home and less at place of employment than reported by the younger women; however, neither group performed sufficient high-intensity WBPA to improve bone mass. Regardless of age, the most women consumed 60% or less than the Dietary Reference Intake of calcium and depend on household income, lactose intolerance and coffee rather than milk consumption.ConclusionIn summary, the majority of women in this study have modest knowledge on osteoporosis. The knowledge base is not linked to preventive health habits, including sufficient calcium intake and performance of weight-bearing physical activities. They are thus at increased risk for low bone mass.

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confidence: 74%

Osteoporosis-related life habits and knowledge about osteoporosis among women in El Salvador: A cross-sectional study

Hernandez-Rauda

Martínez‐García

2004

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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“…Similar results were attained in African-American, Canadian and Chinese women, with whom television and radio were the most important sources. [24][25][26] Thus, it is vital that health professionals at the primary healthcare level provide women with relevant effective health education programs, enabling them to recognize the vague and nonspecific symptoms of osteoporosis as well as learn more about the risk factors of osteoporosis to avoid them. Moreover, health professionals have a responsibility to identify high-risk patients to achieve the goals of prevention, early detection, and appropriate treatment.…”

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The knowledge of osteoporosis risk factors and preventive practices among women of reproductive age in the state of Qatar: a cross-sectional survey

Al-Muraikhi¹,

Said²,

Selim³

et al. 2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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INTRODUCTIONOsteoporosis knowledge is one of several factors that are associated with osteoporosis preventive behavior. Moreover, the educational level of individuals has the potential to change the perception of health and illness to a much better level. Thus, highly educated people usually seek knowledge and have an opportunity to learn about health preventive behavior more than those with a lower educational level.1 Similarly, elderly women who, during ABSTRACTBackground: Osteoporosis is a global health problem and its prevalence is rapidly increasing worldwide. Misunderstanding about osteoporosis and the lack of preventive action among women are still common, making primary prevention at an early age the preferable intervention. This study aims at assessing the knowledge of osteoporosis and preventive practices among women aged 20-44 years. Furthermore, the planning for osteoporosis prevention requires sufficient information about women`s health beliefs, knowledge, and preventive practices as well as the cultural and socioeconomic features. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study where participants were recruited using cluster sampling with proportionate allocation. The sample (N=766) consisted of eligible women, attending the primary health care centers in Qatar during 2010, and they were interviewed using the modified Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool (OKAT). The period of this study was between January 2010 and December 2011. Results: The overall knowledge score was 61.4%, with the risk factors knowledge component being the lowest at 50%. A statistically significant relation was noted between the overall knowledge score and age, the level of education, marital status, and positive family history of osteoporosis. About 79% of the participants reported being exposed to direct sun rays for > 30 minutes /week, while only 33.6% of them were engaging in proper weight bearing exercise. Finally, the food consumption score was low at 45.4%, especially when it came to fruits and vegetables (39.6%). Conclusions:The knowledge of osteoporosis risk factors, the practice of weight bearing exercise, and the consumption of calcium and vitamin D rich diet were low. Thus, it is necessary to integrate the different components of osteoporosis prevention into a comprehensive women health program.

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“…10 Riaz et al also reported higher knowledge about osteoporosis in educated Pakistani women. 11 Another study also showed significantly lower awareness in women (aged 16-49 years) belonging to lower socioeconomic and less educated group.…”

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Osteoporosis awareness among Indian women

Ayesha

Sharma

Khan

2017

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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Background: Osteoporosis is a major public health problem globally. Despite being a common problem, majority of the women are unaware of it. Awareness varies widely according to the level of education. In present study we have tried to assess the awareness of female patients attending the hospital.Methods: 100 female patients attending gynae OPD were asked to fill a simple questionnaire after taking informed consent. Age, parity, address, and level of education were noted. Data was analysed statistically by SPSS and level of significance was calculated by Chi square test.Results: Majority of these women belonged to rural background (85%) and around 64% of the women were educated (primary schooling and beyond). About 46% of the women had some awareness regarding osteoporosis and its prevention. Majority (54%) were unaware. Level of awareness varied significantly with level of education (p=0.006). Urban dwellers were more aware about osteoporosis when compared to rural women (p=0.004).Conclusions: Overall awareness about osteoporosis is low and here is a need to have community based awareness campaigns regarding osteoporosis. Educational programmes need to target on women coming from rural background and those with low education.

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Awareness and health beliefs of women towards osteoporosis

Cited by 69 publications

References 8 publications

Osteoporosis-related life habits and knowledge about osteoporosis among women in El Salvador: A cross-sectional study

Osteoporosis-related life habits and knowledge about osteoporosis among women in El Salvador: A cross-sectional study

The knowledge of osteoporosis risk factors and preventive practices among women of reproductive age in the state of Qatar: a cross-sectional survey

Osteoporosis awareness among Indian women

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