Beliefs and knowledge of Osteoporosis amongst female graduate students in Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study

Abstract Objective: To assess the knowledge, belief and preventive measures taken regarding osteoporosis by students of different non-medical educational backgrounds. Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March, 2018, at one private-sector and two public-sector...

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Published in:Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 2021-07, Vol.71 (7), p.1910-11
Main Authors: Kamal, Shaheera, Mubeen, Syed Muhammad, Kamal, Sufiyan, Mubashir, Syed Muhammad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Health aspects
Health literacy
Osteoporosis
Surveys
Women
Women graduate students
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Summary:Abstract Objective: To assess the knowledge, belief and preventive measures taken regarding osteoporosis by students of different non-medical educational backgrounds. Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March, 2018, at one private-sector and two public-sector universities in Karachi, and comprised female participants aged >15 years from engineering, commerce, social and pure sciences background.  Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool questionnaire was self-administered to collect data which was analysed using SPSS 23. Results: There were 400 females with a mean age of 20.55±1.66 years. The overall mean score was 46.49±12.83 and 43(10.8) subjects had a good score, 204(51%) had an average score and 150(37%) had a poor score regarding knowledge about osteoporosis.  Also, 186(47%) subjects identified previous studies as their source about osteoporosis, 103(26%) gained knowledge by health professionals and 62(16%) did it through electronic media. The knowledge on risk factors, protective factors and perceived susceptibility were significant (p
ISSN:0030-9982
DOI:10.47391/JPMA.1065