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| Risk status related to knowledge of osteoporosis in older women | | Author(s) | Linda Cox Curry, Mildred O Hogstel |
| Journal title | Journal of Women & Aging, vol 13, no 2, 2001 |
| Pages | pp 71-84 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Older men ; At risk ; Osteoporosis ; Attitude ; Evaluation ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | A descriptive exploratory design was used to assess the osteoporosis risk factors of 211 American women aged 60+ living in the community in a large city in a southwestern state. Participants in 15 different sites completed a demographic data form, an osteoporosis Risk Factor Card and a pre-test about osteoporosis. After participating in a 30 minute educational programme, they completed a post-test. The study's objectives were to: identify common risk factors for osteoporosis; relate risk factors to knowledge of osteoporosis; and teach prevention, diagnosis and treatment strategies for women at risk. The most frequent risk factors identified were race, small frame and early menopause. In conclusion, additional educational programmes might increase awareness of risk factors and behaviours likely to enhance bone health. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-011106208 A |
| Classmark | BC: CA3: CLO: DP: 4C: 7T |
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