A descriptive study of knowledge, beliefs and practices regarding osteoporosis among female medical school entrants in Sri Lanka.

Q1 Medicine
Asia Pacific Family Medicine Pub Date : 2014-12-20 eCollection Date: 2014-01-01 DOI:10.1186/s12930-014-0015-y
Risni Erandie Ediriweera de Silva, Muhamed Ruvaiz Haniffa, Kavinda Dimuthu Kumara Gunathillaka, Inoshi Atukorala, Endahandige Deepthi Prasadth Samantha Fernando, Wagawatta Liyanage Sugandhika Padmini Perera
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Abstract

Background: Osteoporosis is a significant problem in rapidly ageing populations in Asian regions. It causes a significant personal and societal impact and increases the burden on health care services.

Objectives: Aim of this study is to determine the knowledge, beliefs and practices regarding osteoporosis among young females entering medical schools in Sri Lanka.

Methods: This is a descriptive cross sectional study conducted amongst 186 female medical school entrants of the Faculties of Medicine, Universities of Colombo and Kelaniya from September to December 2010. A self administered questionnaire was used to assess knowledge, beliefs and practices on osteoporosis, including a food frequency chart to assess the calcium intake.

Results: The mean age was 20.7 +/- 2.1 years. Majority of the participants (51.6%, n = 96) had an average score (40-60) on the knowledge test, while 40.8% (n = 76) had a poor score (<40). However, in depth knowledge on risk factors, and protective factors was lacking. Perceived susceptibility for osteoporosis was low with only 13.9% (n = 26) of women agreeing that their chances of getting osteoporosis are high. The mean calcium intake was 528 mg/day and only 18.8% (n = 35) of the participants achieved the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) for Calcium. Exercise was grossly inadequate in the majority and only 13.6%( n = 23) engaged in the recommended exercises. Only 3.8% (n =7) of the participants currently engaged in specific behaviours to improve bone health while 10.8% (n = 20) had thought of routinely engaging in such behaviours.

Conclusions: Although majority of participants had a modest level of knowledge on osteoporosis, there were gaps in their knowledge in relation to risk factors, protective factors and on the insidious nature of osteoporosis. Perceived susceptibility for osteoporosis was low. Practices towards preventing Osteoporosis were inadequate.

对斯里兰卡女医学院新生关于骨质疏松症的知识、信仰和做法的描述性研究。
背景:骨质疏松症是亚洲地区快速老龄化人口中的一个重要问题。它对个人和社会造成重大影响,并增加了卫生保健服务的负担。目的:本研究的目的是确定在斯里兰卡进入医学院的年轻女性骨质疏松症的知识,信念和做法。方法:这是一项描述性横断面研究,于2010年9月至12月在科伦坡和克拉尼亚大学医学院的186名女学生中进行。一份自我管理的问卷用于评估骨质疏松症的知识、信念和实践,其中包括一份食物频率图表来评估钙的摄入量。结果:平均年龄20.7±2.1岁。大多数参与者(51.6%,n = 96)的知识测试得分一般(40-60分),40.8% (n = 76)的知识测试得分较差(结论:尽管大多数参与者对骨质疏松症的知识水平一般,但他们对骨质疏松症的危险因素、保护因素以及骨质疏松症的隐动性的认识存在差距。骨质疏松的易感性较低。预防骨质疏松的措施不足。
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