Affiliation:
1. Family Medicine Specialist, Diyala Health Directorate, Iraqi Ministry of Heath, Baghdad, Iraq
2. Department of Family and Community Medicine, Al-Kindy College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
Abstract
Abstract
Background:
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 behavior.
Aim of the Study:
To assess the knowledge regarding osteoporosis risk factors, prevention, and management in women of reproductive ages. To identify any association between knowledge and studied factors.
Methodology:
A cross-sectional study was carried out in three primary health-care centers (Al-Takia, Al-Saray, and Al-Mustafa primary health-care centers) from January 1, 2019, to November 31, 2019. A convenient sample of 400 women of reproductive age was selected. The data were collected using Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool through a direct interview with the women that included personal data, knowledge regarding osteoporosis risk factors, prevention, and management.
Results:
The majority of participants (56%) had moderate adequate knowledge about osteoporosis. The young age, being highly educated, and good economic status were significantly associated with good knowledge.
Conclusion:
Moderate adequate level of knowledge about osteoporosis was found among included subjects, the majority of subjects obtained their knowledge from Internet and physician. Thus, educational programs at all health-care facilities needed to improve the knowledge of women regarding osteoporosis.