Awareness and Prevention of Osteoporosis Among South Asian Women

We examined awareness of osteoporosis prevention among peri- and post-menopausal South Asian women attending two community centers in the Dallas/Fort-Worth Metroplex. We conducted a quasi-experimental study (final N = 61) assessing knowledge about osteoporosis among South Asian women (≥40 years). Th...

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Published in:Journal of community health 2010-08, Vol.35 (4), p.392-397
Main Authors: Shakil, Amer, Gimpel, Nora E, Rizvi, Hina, Siddiqui, Zafreen, Ohagi, Emeka, Billmeier, Tiffany M, Foster, Barbara
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Asian Americans - education
Asian Americans - statistics & numerical data
Community and Environmental Psychology
Community Health Centers
Ethics
Female
Genetics
Grade 10
Grade 4
Grade 6
Health Education - methods
Health insurance
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
High School Graduates
Humans
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
ORIGINAL PAPER
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - prevention & control
Prevention
Program Evaluation
Risk Factors
Texas
Womens health
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Summary:We examined awareness of osteoporosis prevention among peri- and post-menopausal South Asian women attending two community centers in the Dallas/Fort-Worth Metroplex. We conducted a quasi-experimental study (final N = 61) assessing knowledge about osteoporosis among South Asian women (≥40 years). The mean age was 52.3 years (SD = 8.72). Over 50% were college educated and 64% had no health insurance. We administered a baseline knowledge test, followed by a health education intervention and, 2 weeks later, by a post-test. Participants received one point for each correct answer and scores were added (≤14). Participants showed a significant increase in osteoporosis knowledge post intervention (paired t ₆₀ = −9.5, P < .01). For example, women reported highest knowledge gains on the following: adequate calcium intake is achievable from two glasses of milk a day; very thin women are at risk for developing osteoporosis, and family history of osteoporosis is a risk factor. Intervention completers were better prepared to prevent and manage osteoporosis. Results indicate the efficacy of educational intervention in improving osteoporosis awareness; and point to the potential for knowledge acquisition aimed at developing community-based prevention strategies at the community level.
ISSN:0094-5145
1573-3610
DOI:10.1007/s10900-010-9263-4