Life Style-Related Osteoporosis Preventive Behaviors among Nursing and Midwifery Students

Autor: E Ahmadnia, E Shakibazadeh, T Emamgholi Khooshehcheen
Jazyk: perština
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: حیات, Vol 15, Iss 4, Pp 50-59 (2010)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1735-2215
2008-188X
Popis: Background & Objective: Life style has potential role in bone mass density and prevention of osteoporosis in adolescents. The aim of this study was to determine the life style of female students influencing osteoporosis prevention in Nursing and Midwifery school at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences.Methods & Materials: All female students (n=166) were recruited in this cross-sectional study. Data were gathered using three questionnaires: 1) demographic questionnaire, 2) General Practitioner Physical Activity Questionnaire, and 3) dietary recall questionnaire. Validity and reliability of the questionnaires were determined. Date was analyzed using descriptive statistic, Chi-square, and t-test.Results: Mean calcium intake was statistically different between dormitory and non-dormitory students (P
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