Knowledge, attitude, and practice assessment regarding osteoporosis among post-menopausal women attending an urban health centre in south India
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20223556Keywords:
Dexa scan, OKAT, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal womenAbstract
Background: This study aimed to assess the awareness of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Objective was to evaluate knowledge, attitude, and practices about osteoporosis and its correlation among postmenopausal women.
Methods: Cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the state of awareness in consecutive postmenopausal women using a validated questionnaire- osteoporosis knowledge assessment tool (OKAT).
Results: A total of 300 postmenopausal women were enrolled in this study. In spite of being aware of the consequences of osteoporosis, in most subjects there was a generalized lack of awareness concerning available treatment options and risk factors. We have observed about 40% of had poor awareness about osteoporosis.
Conclusions: This study showed an evident deficit in awareness of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and there’s a need to emphasize educating and aware, women regarding the consequences of osteoporosis.
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