Knowledge and Risk Factors for Osteoporosis among Pre-elderly
Abstract: Osteoporosis is a
disease characterized by abnormal loss of bone density resulting in bones that
are brittle and liable to fracture. Most cases of fracture in the world are due
to osteoporosis. In Indonesia, the prevalence of osteopenia (early
osteoporosis) and of osteoporosis are relatively high. One of the causes of
this situation is the low level of public knowledge about how to prevent
osteoporosis. This study was conducted to identify the knowledge and risk of
osteoporosis among pre-elderly at Cipacing Village Jatinangor District in 2014.
Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at Cipacing Village
Jatinangor District to 160 respondents who were classified as pre-elderly (aged
45-59 years) and assessed on knowledge and risk factors for osteoporosis
through questionnaire-guided interviews after the informed consent was
obtained. The collected data were presented using frequency distribution.
Results: A total of 100 respondents (62.5%) had good knowledge about
osteoporosis-related information, including definitions, causes, risk factors,
signs and symptoms, impacts, and prevention. Most respondents, 79 respondents
(49.4%), are at risk for osteoporosis.
Conclusions: Knowledge of osteoporosis among pre-elderly at Cipacing
Village Jatinangor District are largely classified into “good knowledge”
category
Author: Muhammad Ramdhani,
Dicky Mulyadi, Nita Arisanti
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg150325
