Knowledge Level and Awareness about Osteoporosis among Risk Group of Rural Women

Kurt, Emine Eda; Koçak, Fatmanur Aybala; Tuncay, Figen; Erdem, Hatice Rana; Kıranatlıoğlu, Funda

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“…Osteporozun önlenmesi, erken tanılanması ve tedaviye uyumun artırılmasını sağlamak amacıyla osteoporoz farkındalığı ve uygun diyet ile ilgili çalışmalar literatürde yer almaktadır. Farklı yaş, cinsiyet ve etnisitelerin farkındalıklarını değerlendiren çalışmalar yanında sağlık personeli olmaya aday üniversite öğrencilerinin bilgi düzeyini irdeleyen çalışmalar da mevcuttur (9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14). Ancak bildiğimiz kadarıyla literatürde fizyoterapi öğrencileriyle yapılan bir çalışma bulunmamaktadır.…”

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Knowledge Level and Awareness About Calcium Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency and Osteoporosis Among Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation School Students

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Barut²,

Kurt³

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Objective: To evaluate knowledge and awareness levels about deficiencies of calcium and vitamin D, and osteoporosis among physiotherapy students. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 33 questions was applied to the 3 rd and 4 th grade students Results: The study included 106 students with a mean age of 21.5±1.19 years (female/male: 58/48). The students had knowledge about "calcium deficiency", "vitamin D deficiency", and "osteoporosis". Students with knowledge were asked where they got this information. "School" was specified as the most common source of information in all three groups. The students had accurate information about the clinical symptoms of calcium and vitamin D deficiency. Many students knew what to do to prevent osteoporosis. Although many students knew the foods that are rich in calcium and vitamin D, there was a lack of information on the amount of daily necessity. In addition, many students did not know how often to sunbathe for an adequate vitamin D level. Conclusion: It was observed that students' knowledge and awareness levels about calcium deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, and osteoporosis are quite high. However, students need to be informed more about foods that are rich in calcium and vitamin D, and the duration of sunbathing.Amaç: Fizyoterapi öğrencilerinin; kalsiyum ve D vitamini eksiklikleri ile osteoporozla ilgili bilgi ve farkındalık düzeyinin değerlendirilmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon Anabilim Dalı 3. ve 4. sınıf öğrencilerine 33 sorudan oluşan bir anket uygulandı. Bulgular: Çalışmaya yaş ortalaması 21,5±1,19 yıl olan 106 öğrenci alındı (kız/erkek: 58/48). Öğrencilerin "kalsiyum eksikliği", "D vitamini eksikliği" ve "osteoporoz" hakkında bilgisi mevcuttu. Bilgisi olan öğrencilere bu bilgiyi nereden aldıkları soruldu. Her üç grupta da en sık bilgi kaynağı olarak "okul" belirtildi. Öğrenciler kalsiyum ve D vitamini eksikliğinin klinik semptomları hakkında doğru bilgiye sahipti. Osteoporozdan korunmak için yapılması gerekenleri birçok öğrenci biliyordu. Kalsiyum ve D vitamininden zengin gıdaları birçok öğrenci bilmekle beraber günlük ihtiyaç miktarı konusunda bilgi eksiklikleri vardı. Ayrıca yeterli D vitamini düzeyi için ne sıklıkta güneşlenmek gerektiğini birçok öğrenci bilmemekte idi. Sonuç: Öğrencilerin kalsiyum eksikliği, D vitamini eksikliği ve osteoporoz hakkında bilgi ve farkındalık düzeylerinin oldukça yüksek olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Bununla birlikte öğrencilerin kalsiyum ve D vitamininden zengin gıdalar; günlük ihtiyaç miktarları ve güneşlenme süresi konusunda daha fazla bilgilendirilmeleri gerekmektedir. Yok 15 (%14,2) Güneşlenme durumu, n (%) Evet 36 (%34,0) Bazen 54 (%50,9) Hayır 16 (%15,1) Daha önce kalsiyum takviyesi alımı, n (%) Evet 7 (%6,6) Hayır 93 (%87,7) Bilgim yok 6 (%5,7) Daha önce D vitamini takviyesi alımı, n (%) Evet 13 (%12,3) Hayır 88 (%83,0) Bilgim yok 5 (%4,7) Daha önce D vitamini düzeyi ölçümü, n (%) Evet 14 (%13,2) Yeterli düzey 5 (%35,7) Düşük düzey 9 (%64,3) Hayır...

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Knowledge Level and Awareness About Calcium Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency and Osteoporosis Among Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation School Students

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Barut²,

Kurt³

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Bir Fizik Tedavi Dal Merkezine Başvuran Postmenapozal Kadınlarda Osteoporotik Kırıklardan Korunma Davranışının Belirlenmesi

Akpınar¹

2019

STED / Sürekli Tıp Eğitimi Dergisi

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Osteoporosis is a preventable disease. Determination of osteoporotic prevention methods and the risk factors that may cause osteoporosis, education of the people at risk and improving their knowledge levels and awareness about risk factors are important for minimising osteoporosis and osteoporosis-related fractures. The aim of the study was to evaluate the osteoporotic fracture prevention behaviours and intentions among postmenopausal women at risk and to increase their awareness in terms of risk factors and prevention methods. The research design was crosssectional. The study population consisted of 228 postmenopausal women over the age of 55, who applied to a physical therapy branch centre between October and December 2017. A questionnaire asking them to describe their socio-demographic characteristics and the features that could affect fracture formation was administered to the participants. The osteoporotic fracture prevention scale, which has been developed in 2015 and analysed in terms of its validity and reliability was used to evaluate osteoporotic fracture prevention behaviours and intentions. The mean age of the women participated in the research was 65,69 ± 7,74. The mean score on the scale was calculated to be 86,25 ± 12,27 (56-102). The scores for the behaviours and intentions towards osteoporosis prevention and treatment were found to be significantly higher among the participants living with someone, having better perceived health, in those who were active in daily routine, who experienced a fall and had prior knowledge about osteoporosis. It was seen that the behaviours and intentions towards prevention and treatment were at a good level among the women participated in the study. It was determined that having prior knowledge, better perceived health and being active in daily routine affect this intention. For this reason, it is important to increase the level of awareness of osteoporosis among women at risk, to provide them with training and to support them in being active.

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Knowledge Level and Awareness About Osteoporosis in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury

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Çetin²,

BİLECİK³

2022

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Objective: Osteoporosis (OP) is a skeletal disease characterized by decreased bone strength and increased fracture risk. Spinal cord injury (SCI) is accepted as a risk factor for OP. The aim of this study was to evaluate the OP knowledge and awareness level in patients with SCI. Materials and Methods: Seventy patients with SCI in the risk group for OP were included in the study. The clinical and demographic characteristics of the patients were evaluated. The OP knowledge and awareness level of the patients were evaluated with questions about OP knowledge and the osteoporosis awareness scale (OAS). Results: Fifty-three (75.7%) male and 17 female patients with a mean age of 40.8±16.5 (18-79) were included in the study. While 13 (18.6%) patients included in the study knew that they were in the risk group for OP, 57 (81.4%) had no information on this subject. There was a significant correlation between total OAS score and education level (r=0.537, p<0.001). No correlation was found between the OAS score and age and duration of disease. The total OAS score was found to be significantly higher in women (59.8±11.4 vs. 52.5±11.7) (p=0.031). Conclusion:It has been shown that patients with SCI have a low level of knowledge about OP. To reduce morbidity, mortality and treatment costs, more information should be given to ensure that patients in the risky group come to regular controls.

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Knowledge Level and Awareness about Osteoporosis among Risk Group of Rural Women

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Knowledge Level and Awareness About Calcium Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency and Osteoporosis Among Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation School Students

Knowledge Level and Awareness About Calcium Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency and Osteoporosis Among Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation School Students

Bir Fizik Tedavi Dal Merkezine Başvuran Postmenapozal Kadınlarda Osteoporotik Kırıklardan Korunma Davranışının Belirlenmesi

Knowledge Level and Awareness About Osteoporosis in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury

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