Assessing the Knowledge and Attitude towards Osteoporosis among Syrian Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
Table 3
The differences in awareness towards osteoporosis, between women in the reproductive age group and the menopausal age group.
Questionnaire item
Age of reproductive activity
Menopause period
value
1
Have you heard about osteoporosis? If yes from whom?
85.1%
8.40%
<0.0001a
2
What is osteoporosis?
79.4%
8.70%
<0.0001a
3
Osteoporosis is directly responsible for disabling hip fracture.
57%
7.60%
<0.0001a
4
A potential outcome of the disease is death.
6.80%
1%
0.064a
5
Aging is a risk factor for osteoporosis.
68%
7.70%
0.11a
6
Male gender is a risk factor for osteoporosis.
5.70%
1.40%
<0.0001a
7
Race is a risk factor for osteoporosis.
15.60%
2%
0.38a
8
Smoking may be a risk factor for osteoporosis.
47.30%
6.20%
0.01a
9
Sunlight is a risk factor for osteoporosis.
8.20%
0.90%
0.37a
10
Tea consumption may be protective against osteoporosis.
7.30%
0.60%
0.054a
11
Coffee consumption may be a risk factor for osteoporosis.
17.20%
3.20%
<0.0001a
12
Heredity may be a risk factor for osteoporosis.
49.90%
6%
0.8a
13
Small body frame may be a risk factor for osteoporosis.
16.90%
1.30%
<0.0001a
14
If your first-degree relatives have osteoporosis, you may also have a risk.
45.40%
7.80%
<0.0001a
15
A calcium-rich diet has a protective effect against osteoporosis.
32.60%
4.40%
0.04a
16
Lack of exercise may be a risk factor for osteoporosis.
76%
8%
<0.0001a
17
Menopause is a risk factor for osteoporosis.
53.60%
7.10%
0.003a
18
Some medications may be a risk factor for osteoporosis.
59.70%
7.70%
0.016a
19
Walking to go shopping will protect you from osteoporosis.
33%
5.10%
<0.0001a
20
A salty diet may cause you to lose calcium.
22.60%
3.50%
<0.0001a
21
Have you ever talked to your physician about osteoporosis?
7.90%
3.40%
<0.0001a
22
Would you be interested in discussing osteoporosis with your physician?
58.60%
8%
<0.0001a
23
Which of the following are correct for osteoporosis? (a) Prevention is impossible (b) There is no treatment (c) A calcium-rich diet is essential for prevention (d) Calcium supplements may be used in addition to dietary calcium (e) Vitamin D is also recommended in prevention (f) Female hormones (estrogens) may be used for prevention.
18.80%
5.70%
<0.0001a
24
Would you agree to use hormone replacement therapy?
3.10%
4.20%
<0.0001a
25
Which of the following may be preventive against osteoporosis when consumed regularly and in adequate amounts? (a) Milk, (b) cheese, (c) meat, (d) coffee, (e) yoghurt, (f) sugar, (g) olive oil, (h) margarine, or (i) fruit and vegetables.
2.80%
0.20%
0.073a
26
If we offer an osteoporosis public seminar, would you like to attend?