Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Self-Efficacy regarding Osteoporosis in Perimenopausal Women
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aims of this pilot study were to (1) determine if having a family history of osteoporosis impacts knowledge, health beliefs, and self-efficacy regarding osteoporosis among perimenopausal women aged 42–52 and to (2) describe the impact of an osteoporosis-specific educational intervention had on the knowledge, health beliefs, and self-efficacy of this population.
Participants completed three surveys measuring knowledge, health beliefs, and self-efficacy related to osteoporosis before and two months after the educational program.
At baseline, no differences were noted in knowledge of osteoporosis among women with and without a family history of osteoporosis, although women with a family history perceived a greater susceptibility for developing osteoporosis than women without the family history.
Findings indicate that both groups increased in knowledge of osteoporosis (P<.001).
Benefits of calcium increased in the women without a family history of osteoporosis (P<.001) and benefits of exercise increase in women with a family history of osteoporosis (P=.007).
There were no significant statistical findings regarding self-efficacy between the two groups of women.
Findings indicate that an osteoporosis-specific educational program improves perimenopausal women’s knowledge and some health beliefs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Endicott, Renée D.. 2013. Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Self-Efficacy regarding Osteoporosis in Perimenopausal Women. Journal of Osteoporosis،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503517
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Endicott, Renée D.. Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Self-Efficacy regarding Osteoporosis in Perimenopausal Women. Journal of Osteoporosis No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503517
American Medical Association (AMA)
Endicott, Renée D.. Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Self-Efficacy regarding Osteoporosis in Perimenopausal Women. Journal of Osteoporosis. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503517
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503517