Evaluation of the Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale in Korean Women

Kim, Tae-Hee; Lee, Young-Sang; Byun, Dong Won; Jang, Seyeon; Jeon, Dong-Su; Lee, Hae-Hyeog

doi:10.11005/jbm.2013.20.1.25

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“…Our study participants had a low sense of seriousness and perceived risk of osteoporosis compared to participants of similar age, menopausal status, and bone density in other studies [31,32]. This is consistent with the low level of osteoporosis knowledge we found among our participants since the majority did not know that menopause is a risk factor for osteoporosis.…”

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Osteoporosis Knowledge, Beliefs, and Preventive Behaviors in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors

Bailey

2021

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BackgroundAromatase inhibitor therapy induces bone loss and risk of fracture in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors (PBCS). Targetable patient-level factors to mitigate osteoporosis risk in this population are underreported. Here, we assessed the association between osteoporosis knowledge and beliefs, receipt of bone mineral density, and osteoporosis preventive behaviors among PBCS. MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, early stage PBCS with diabetes mellitus (ages 55-86 years) completed the Facts on Osteoporosis Quiz, Osteoporosis Health Beliefs Scale, and Osteoporosis Preventive Behaviors cross-sectional questionnaires. Multivariate logistic regression assessed factors associated with engagement in strength-training exercise.ResultsMean age was 66.1 years with 20% self-reporting as non-Hispanic White, 40% non-Hispanic Black, 27% Hispanic, and 13% other. Osteoporosis knowledge (10.5±3.4), seriousness (14.9±3.8), and susceptibility (14.0±3.5) mean scores were low. Most (75%) PBCS were adherent to calcium and vitamin D supplements, but only 47% reported engagement in strength-training exercises. Married/partnered, higher osteoporosis knowledge and health motivation scores were associated with exercise. After adjustment of marital status and osteoporosis knowledge, only health motivation was associated with exercise (OR 5.56, 95% CI 1.35-22.93). ConclusionsPBCS are motivated to keep a healthy lifestyle despite limited osteoporosis knowledge, perceived risk, and susceptibility. However, <50% participated in strength-training exercise. Oncologic care should include osteoporosis and fracture prevention strategies, directed at encouraging cancer survivors to increase engagement in strength-training exercises and calcium intake.

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Osteoporosis Knowledge, Beliefs, and Preventive Behaviors in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors

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2021

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“…Health beliefs of subjects regarding osteoporosis was determined using a 12-item questionnaire, modelled after the Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale (OHBS) [25]. The researchers of this study discussed and decided the items included in the questionnaire.…”

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Knowledge, Beliefs, Dietary, and Lifestyle Practices Related to Bone Health among Middle-Aged and Elderly Chinese in Klang Valley, Malaysia

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Osteoporosis is a growing health problem in Asian countries with a rapidly expanding aging population. Adequate knowledge and positive health beliefs regarding osteoporosis will encourage individuals to adopt measures to protect bone health. This study aimed to investigate the association between knowledge, beliefs, and practices regarding osteoporosis and bone health among Malaysians Chinese aged 40 years and above. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 367 Malaysians Chinese (182 men, 185 women) aged ≥ 40 years in Klang Valley, Malaysia. They completed a questionnaire on knowledge, beliefs, and practices of osteoporosis and underwent bone mineral density scan using a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry device. The subjects showed moderate knowledge and high level of health beliefs regarding osteoporosis, but poor osteoprotective practices. Osteoporosis knowledge and beliefs were significantly different based on subjects’ demographic characteristics (p < 0.05). Additionally, osteoporosis knowledge was correlated positively with beliefs, coffee or tea intake (p < 0.05) but not with other lifestyle practices. Osteoporosis health beliefs was associated positively with physical activity, dairy and calcium intake (p < 0.05). However, bone health was not associated with knowledge, beliefs and practices regarding osteoporosis (p > 0.05). The present findings highlight the need of formulating osteoporosis prevention program targeting Malaysians Chinese, especially men, to improve their knowledge, health beliefs, and practice.

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“…These findings are similar to previous studies done in Korea and Turkey. [26,27] This was contrary to a study done in Egypt that showed low perceived severity, possibly because most of the re- spondents were premenopausal housewives who may not be interested in acquiring knowledge about osteoporosis. [28] The participants in this study had moderate perceived benefits to calcium intake and exercises, which is in keeping with a study done in Turkey and Peru.…”

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Knowledge and Beliefs on Osteoporosis among African Postmenopausal Women in a Kenyan Semi-Rural County of Kiambu

2021

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Background: Assessing people's knowledge and beliefs about osteoporosis is fundamental to the formulation of preventive strategies for this condition. To our knowledge, no randomized community survey has been conducted using Facts on Osteoporosis Quiz (FOOQ) and Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale (OHBS) exclusively in the postmenopausal women in Kenya. This study aimed to assess postmenopausal women's knowledge and beliefs concerning osteoporosis in semirural Kiambu County, Kenya. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving face-to-face interviews with 254 African postmenopausal women was conducted between October 2017 and February 2018. The questionnaire explored the socio-demographic characteristics; FOOQ was used to evaluate the knowledge these women had about osteoporosis, while OHBS was used to assess their beliefs. Results: The mean age of the participants was 64.6±10.7 years. About 26.4% (67/254) of the participants had no formal education, while 3.1% (8/254) were in formal employment. About 54.3% (138/254) of the women were married, and 51.2% (130/254) were in the lowest and lower wealth quintile. FOOQ had a mean score of 8.6 (standard deviation±1.8; range, 0-17). OHBS revealed a low level of perceived susceptibility to osteoporosis. Perceived benefits of exercising and calcium intake as well as perceived seriousness of osteoporosis as a disease were at moderate levels. The level of health motivation was also moderate. Conclusions: The women in this study demonstrated limited knowledge about osteoporosis. The low susceptibility score makes the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in this population challenging. We recommend public health education for all postmenopausal women in this setting.

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Evaluation of the Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale in Korean Women

Cited by 14 publications

References 9 publications

Osteoporosis Knowledge, Beliefs, and Preventive Behaviors in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors

Osteoporosis Knowledge, Beliefs, and Preventive Behaviors in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors

Knowledge, Beliefs, Dietary, and Lifestyle Practices Related to Bone Health among Middle-Aged and Elderly Chinese in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Knowledge and Beliefs on Osteoporosis among African Postmenopausal Women in a Kenyan Semi-Rural County of Kiambu

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