Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

A STUDY TO ASSESS KNOWLEDGE OF WOMEN REGARDING PREVENTION OF POST–MENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS

Pratibha Khagta

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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. Osteoporosis leads to nearly 9 million fractures annually worldwide. Reduced bone density is a major risk factor for fragility fracture. Aim of the study: The Aim of current study is to assess the knowledge regarding prevention of post–menopausal Osteoporosis among women. Objectives of the study: The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding prevention of post–menopausal Osteoporosis among women, to find the association between knowledge score and selected demographic variables. Methods: Quantitative Descriptive study was carried out in selected areas of district Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh. Using non probability purposive sampling technique, 60 women between the age group of 25–50 years were selected from selected areas. Data was collected using semi structured interview schedule regarding prevention of postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 15 in terms of descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The results of the study revealed that 90% of the subjects had “Poor knowledge”, 10% subjects had “Average knowledge”. Hence, it can be concluded that majority of women had poor knowledge related to prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. There were two demographic variables significantly associated with knowledge score i.e. personal habits of women and history of osteoporosis. Conclusion: The current study reflected the poor knowledge about prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis among women. This indicates that the population of women needs to be taught about prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis in early settings.

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A STUDY TO ASSESS KNOWLEDGE OF WOMEN REGARDING PREVENTION OF POST-MENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS, Pratibha Khagta INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-8 | August-2019

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