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Assessment of Osteoporosis Knowledge among Saudi Females in Riyadh, KSA

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Background: osteoporosis is considered as a major worldwide health problem. Little is known about its definition, risk factors and prevalence in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Objectives: Evaluating the general knowledge of Saudi females in Riyadh about osteoporosis. Subjects and Methods: this was an analytical and descriptive study. A reliable osteoporosis knowledge assessment tool (OKAT) questionnaire was published online for considering the levels of osteoporosis awareness from February 2017 to July 2017. Results: The majority of females were educated, married, had college degree and living in medium economic state. Only ten patients reported having osteoporosis. The majority of participants (%) had high OKAT score indicating high prevalence of good knowledge among included subjects. The young age, being highly educated and good economic status were significantly associated with good awareness. Conclusion: a good level of knowledge about osteoporosis was found among included subjects. Although having good awareness about osteoporosis in Riyadh, the majority of subjects obtained their knowledge from relatives and physicians. Thus, authorities should create educational programs at all health care facilities to assess a preventive programs for osteoporosis.    

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10.12816/0041064

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Osteoporosis, Awareness, Saudi Females, Riyadh

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Basim Khalid

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AlHarthi

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Taif University

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Abdulmalik

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Alkhodair

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Imam Mohammed bin Saud University

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Amro Youssef

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Elias

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King Abdulaziz University

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Saud Nasser

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Aleisa

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Imam Mohammed bin Saud University

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Faisal Abdullah

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ALMoumen

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Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisl University

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Mohammed Yahya Hassan

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Al-yami

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Najran University

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69

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3

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2170

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2017-10-01

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2018-08-28

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2017-10-01

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2,088

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2,092

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Assessment of Osteoporosis Knowledge among Saudi Females in Riyadh, KSA

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22 Jan 2023