Knowledge About Osteoporosis in Bruneian Women Attending an Orthopaedic Clinic
Journal Title: Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal - Year 2009, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Knowledge about osteoporosis was assessed using the Osteoporosis Questionnaire (OPQ) in 100 Bruneian women over 40 years of age, attending an Orthopaedic clinic. The mean total OPQ score was 0.92 (SD ± 3.91; range -8 to 10; maximum possible score 20). We found no impact of menopausal status, family history of osteoporosis and history of fragility fracture on the total score. The sources of knowledge identified were television/radio (37%), magazines and newspapers (33%) and doctors (13%). The study reveals lack of knowledge about osteoporosis in the present sample, and the need for increased involvement of doctors in educating patients about osteoporosis.
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H Liza, H N Darat, K C Pande
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