Assessment of knowledge on osteoporosis among women
Keywords:
Assessment, Knowledge, OsteoporosisAbstract
Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mass and is associated with deterioration of bone microarchitecture. Osteoporosis causes the bones to be fragile and increases susceptibility to fracture even with trivial trauma. after attainment of menopause in women the process of osteoporosis is accelerated by estrogen deficiency. Estrogen helps in maintaining a positive calcium balance and in osteogenesis. Menopause accelerates the rate of bone loss by 2%–5% per year, and this may continue for the next 10 years.
The study aimed to Assessment of knowledge on osteoporosis among women. A descriptive study was carried out through the present study in order to achieve the early stated objectives. The study was begun from February, 5, 2023 to April, 15, 2023.
The study is conducted in Al-Najaf City/Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Health Directorate / in maternity wards at Al-Zahraa teaching hospital, and Al-Hakim Hospital.
In the current study, a non-probability (purposive) sample of hospitalized patients. It was intended to include all the patients who were hospitalized in the maternity wards in the sample group. The study was carried out with 200 patients after excluding those who declined to participate. Data were collected by face-to-face interviews.
the study concludes that most women are age 19-26. The majority of women are from urban residential areas ، more women are housewife occupation، The largest number of women are primary school of education ،Women's marital status is married. The economic and social situation is medium. The current study concluded that the knowledge of OP Among women could be considered Moderate and Shows that the overall assessment of women knowledge about osteoporosis is Uncertain.
The study recommends that a population-based study should be conducted to increase women's awareness about of osteoporosis especially among young women, Ministry of Health should employ a mass media to increase women' awareness about of osteoporosis, Work on programs that increase women's knowledge about osteoporosis, such as health education programs through the media.
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