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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jnmmh.2454.7506.4118.1

Abstract

Introduction: Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mass with micro architectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to enhance bone fragility, thus increasing the susceptibility to fracture.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledgeregarding prevention of Osteoporosis among middle aged women in Mamandur and to associate it with their demographic variables.

Methods: Quantitative approach and non-experimental descriptive research design was used. The data collection tool included two parts: Part A: Demographic variables, Part B: A Structured questionnaire to assess knowledge regarding prevention of osteoporosis among middle aged women in Mamandur. 130 middle aged woman who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected as samples using non probability Purposive sampling technique. The study was conducted at Mamandur, Kancheepuramdt.

Results: The data were analyzed and interpreted based on the objectives using descriptive and inferential statistics. Among 130 middle aged woman, 68 (52%) middle aged woman had moderately adequate knowledge, 54 (42%) middle aged woman had inadequate knowledge, 8 (6%) middle aged woman had adequate knowledge. There is a significant association between age and type of family with Knowledge levels at 95% (P < 0.05). There is no association with respect to other variables.

Conclusion: Osteoporosis is 8 times more common in women than in men for several reasons such as lower calcium intake, early bone resorption, pregnancy and breast feeding also increases the likelihood of osteoporosis.

Keywords: Osteoporosis; Prevention; Middle Aged Women. 

Corresponding Author : Abirami P., Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, SRM College of Nursing, SRM Institute of Science And Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600026, India.