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

Risni Erandie Ediriweera de SilvaMuhamed Ruvaiz HaniffaKavinda Dimuthu Kumara GunathillakaInoshi AtukoralaEndahandige Deepthi Prasadth Samantha FernandoWagawatta Liyanage Sugandhika Padmini Perera

Published in: Asia Pacific family medicine (2014)

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.

Keyphrases

postmenopausal women
bone mineral density
healthcare
risk factors
primary care
physical activity
depressive symptoms
body composition
social support