Concern and risk perception of osteoporosis and fracture among post-menopausal Australian women: results from the Global Longitudinal Study of Osteoporosis in Women (GLOW) cohort

Barcenilla-Wong, A. L.; Chen, J. S.; March, Lyn

doi:10.1007/s11657-013-0155-y

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“…One of the risk factors mentioned by National Osteoporosis Foundation in its guidelines for MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) is having personal history of fractures as an adult [8]. Fractures occurring during adulthood on exposure to some exercise, weight lifting or falls indicate weak bones and low bone mass density [18] and are a concern for future risk of osteoporosis [19]. Hence fractures and low bone density follow a viscous cycle; one leading to other and aggravating the condition further.…”

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Prevalence and factors associated with low bone mineral density in Saudi women: a community based survey

AlQuaiz

Kazi

Tayel

et al. 2014

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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BackgroundLow bone mineral density (BMD) is a public health issue in Saudi Arabia. This study measured the prevalence and factors associated with low BMD in Saudi women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.MethodsA cross sectional study using two stage cluster sampling technique was conducted in Riyadh, 2009. Thirty clusters, each comprising of 300 houses were randomly chosen and from each cluster 38–40 households were selected to identify 1150 women of >40 years. Women were invited to primary health care center for filling of self-administered questionnaire (n = 1069) comprising of sociodemographic, health, diet and physical activity variables. 1008 women underwent screening for low BMD using the quantitative ultrasound technique. 535 (53%) women with positive screening test were referred to King Khalid Hospital for Dual X-ray Energy absorptiometry (DXA).Results362 women underwent DXA and 212 (39.6%) were screened low BMD either at lumbar spine or femur neck. Mean age of women was 55.26(±8.84) years. Multivariate logistic analysis found; being aged 61 to 70 years (OR 2.75, 95% CI: 1.32-1.48), no literacy (OR 2.97, 95% CI:1.44 - 6.12) or primary education (OR 4.12, 95% CI:2.05-8.29), history of fractures (OR 2.20, 95% CI:1.03- 4.69) and not drinking laban(diluted yogurt) (OR 2.81, 95% CI:1.47- 5.37) significantly associated with low BMD.ConclusionsWomen with low level of education, who do not drink laban and had history of fractures were at high risk of low BMD.

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Prevalence and factors associated with low bone mineral density in Saudi women: a community based survey

AlQuaiz

Kazi

Tayel

et al. 2014

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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“…Details of the study were described previously [12, 21]. In Australia, a convenience sample of 8,029 eligible female patients was identified through 51 general practitioners from 14 practices around Sydney, between January 2007 and February 2008.…”

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Concern and Risk Perception: Effects on Osteoprotective Behaviour

Barcenilla-Wong

Chen

March

2014

Journal of Osteoporosis

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This study aimed to determine the effect that level of concern for osteoporosis, as well as self-perceived risk of osteoporosis and fracture, has on supplementation use, seeking medical advice, bone mineral density (BMD) testing, and antiosteoporosis medication (AOM) use. Study subjects were 1,095 female Australian participants of the Global Longitudinal study of Osteoporosis in Women (GLOW) untreated for osteoporosis at baseline. Study outcomes from self-administered questionnaires included calcium and vitamin D supplementation, self-reported seeking of medical advice regarding osteoporosis, BMD testing, and AOM use in the last 12 months at the late assessment. Logistic regression was used in the analysis. Concern significantly increased the likelihood of seeking medical advice and, however, had no significant impact on screening or treatment. Heightened self-perceived risks of osteoporosis and fracture both significantly increased the likelihood of seeking medical advice and BMD testing while elevated self-perceived risk of fracture increased AOM use. Supplementation use was not significantly associated with concern levels and risk perception. Concern and risk perceptions to osteoporosis and fracture were significantly associated with certain bone-protective behaviours. However, the disconnect between perceived osteoporosis risk and AOM use illustrates the need to emphasize the connection between osteoporosis and fracture in future education programs.

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“…However, the study showed that factors such as height loss, aging, smoking, and drinking were not among the factors that caused concern among participants. 12 …”

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An assessment of patients’ knowledge of osteoporosis in Qatar: A pilot study

Hammoudeh

Abdelrahman

Chandra

et al. 2015

Qatar Medical Journal

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Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones. It leads to increased risk of fractures as a result of decreased bone mineral density. The goal of this study was to assess the general perception of osteoporosis as well as knowledge of lifestyle, risk factors, and preventive measures among patients in Qatar. The study was conducted between September 2013 and September 2014. The study subjects (n = 93) were patients diagnosed with osteoporosis who attended the Outpatient Rheumatology Clinic at Hamad General Hospital in Doha, Qatar. The results showed that those with a university or graduate degree had a significantly higher level of knowledge about osteoporosis (p = 0.009) than those with less education. Among those in our study, knowledge related to osteoporosis was principally obtained through media sources such as television and radio (39%). In conclusion, osteoporosis patients in Qatar need a better understanding of the disease. Identifying thought patterns related to the perception of osteoporosis and treatment might assist in building a foundation for management modalities and effective preventive strategies for the disease in Qatar.

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Concern and risk perception of osteoporosis and fracture among post-menopausal Australian women: results from the Global Longitudinal Study of Osteoporosis in Women (GLOW) cohort

Cited by 15 publications

References 23 publications

Prevalence and factors associated with low bone mineral density in Saudi women: a community based survey

Prevalence and factors associated with low bone mineral density in Saudi women: a community based survey

Concern and Risk Perception: Effects on Osteoprotective Behaviour

An assessment of patients’ knowledge of osteoporosis in Qatar: A pilot study

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