Assessing the Knowledge and Attitude towards Osteoporosis among Syrian Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Autor: Ahmad Alhouri, Hanaa Zahrawi, Saja Alasaad, Shahd mofid Alhayek, Hasan Nabil Al Houri, Sami Jomaa, André Torbey, Sarya Swed, Douaa Alamash, Aous Zawda, Shahad Alhattab Alhasan, Naram Khalayli, Maysoun Kudsi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: International Journal of Rheumatology, Vol 2022 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1687-9279
DOI: 10.1155/2022/6431151
Popis: Background. Osteoporosis is a progressive decline in the bone mass, which occurs with no alterations to the bone’s composition. It is associated with increased bone fragility that may eventually lead to fractures. In this study, we aim to assess the level of awareness that Syrian women possess regarding osteoporosis and spread the knowledge about its prevention measures. Methods. This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Syrian Private University. A validated questionnaire was asked to be filled in by women aged 18 and above, who were presented to clinics at Damascus, Al Helal, and Al Zahrawi hospitals between 28 November 2021 and 5 March 2022. Results. 6082 women were included, of which 63.9% (n=3884) were under 30 years old and 89.3% (n=5429) were in their reproductive age. The average knowledge score of osteoporosis was 69.2±7.7 (28-100); 88.1% correctly defined osteoporosis while the majority (93.4%) has heard of it. The majority of our participants were living in rural areas (77.2%; n=4698) while only 22.8% (n=1384) were living in urban areas. The respondents from urban areas reported the highest knowledge scores (OR=1.472; 95% CI: 1.258-1.723; P
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