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Assessment of Knowledge on Osteoporosis among Middle Aged Women in Maraimalai Nagar, Kattankulathur

Hemamalini M., Principal, E.S College of Nursing, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu 605652, India. , Hemamalini M.* , K. Vithya**

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Introduction: Osteoporosis is one of the major public health problems from which more and more people in the world are suffering. There is evidence suggesting that osteoporosis knowledge is one contributor to osteoporosis preventive behaviour. Low literacy rates, lack of awareness regarding disease consequences and risk factors ultimately results in increased incidence of this combatable disease. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge on osteoporosis among middle aged women in Maraimali Nagar. Methodology: The research approach was quantitative and the research design adopted was descriptive research design. The investigator adopted non-probability convenient sampling technique Data was collected from 160 samples in the selected setting. Knowledge on osteoporosis was assessed by using structured questionnaire developed by the investigator. The collected data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Among 160 samples taken for the study, Majority 108 (67.5%) middle aged women had moderate knowledge on osteoporosis, 45 (28.1%) women had inadequate knowledge and only 7 (4.4%) women had adequate knowledge on osteoporosis. Conclusion: The results revealed that majority of the samples had moderate knowledge on osteoporosis, hence knowledge on osteoporosis among middle aged can be imparted through periodic mass awareness programme in the community to prevent osteoporosis and to improve the quality of life among middle aged women.

Keywords: Osteoporosis; Knowledge; Complications; Prevention.  

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  • K. Vithya**
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