Assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice of osteoporosis among Pakistani women: A national social-media based survey.
Sibtain AhmedArsala Jameel FarooquiNousheen Akber PradhanNawazish ZehraHafsa MajidLena JafriAysha Habib KhanPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Adult Pakistani women have a fair understanding of osteoporosis, but the OPAAT tool clarifies some common misconceptions. There is a need to develop educational strategies to increase the knowledge of osteoporosis among Pakistani adults and to promote a bone-healthy lifestyle.
Keyphrases
- social media
- bone mineral density
- postmenopausal women
- healthcare
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- health information
- body composition
- pregnancy outcomes
- quality improvement
- metabolic syndrome
- cardiovascular disease
- physical activity
- cervical cancer screening
- cross sectional
- weight loss
- type diabetes
- insulin resistance
- skeletal muscle
- adipose tissue
- young adults