1Msc (N) Final Year, University College of Nursing, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India
2Lecturer, University College of Nursing, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India
3Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College & Hospital, Faridkot, Punjab, India
*Corresponding author: Meenakshi, University College of Nursing, Baba Farid University, of Health Sciences, Faridkot-151203, Punjab, India. Mobile no.: 7508749637, E-mail: Meenakshi.attri57@gmail.com
This study is intended to assess the knowledge and practices regarding osteoporosis and its prevention among women attending orthopedic OPD at GGS Medical Hospital, Faridkot, Punjab.
A descriptive approach with cross -sectional descriptive survey research design was adopted and total 100 women were purposively recruited for the present study. An interview schedule was prepared and socio demographic profile, knowledge questionnaire and self reported osteoporosis preventive practices scale were used to assess the knowledge and practices respectively.
The findings revealed that majority (83%) had average knowledge regarding osteoporosis and its prevention. In preventive practices, majority (74%) had inadequate physical activity. All most (100%) were taking moderate diet. Regarding medical checkup and follow up majority (98%) had inadequate medical checkup and follow up
The study concluded that majority of women had some knowledge regarding osteoporosis and they were not taking appropriate preventable measures to prevent osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis, Knowledge, Preventive Practices
