Table 1 Depicts the responses obtained on knowledge about osteoporosis risk factors and preventive practices
Risk factors/preventive practices | Total (N = 400) | Dow Medical College (N = 200) | Jinnah Sindh Medical College (N = 200) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Family history of osteoporosis | 144 (36.0) | 80 (40.0) | 64 (32.0) | 0.17 |
Female sex | 370 (92.5) | 188 (94.0) | 182 (91.0) | 0.51 |
Old age | 250 (62.5) | 130 (65.0) | 120 (60.0) | 0.15 |
Premature menopause | 21 (5.3) | 12 (6.0) | 9 (4.5) | 0.19 |
Smoking | 60 (15.0) | 36 (18.0) | 24 (12.0) | 0.14 |
Physical activity (weight bearing exercises) | 180 (45.0) | 130 (65.0) | 50 (25.0) | *<0.01 |
Daily calcium requirement from food | 92 (23.0) | 50 (25.0) | 42 (21.0) | 0.66 |
Sources of calcium | 94 (23.5) | 62 (31.0) | 126 (63.0) | *<0.01 |
Hormone therapy after menopause | 102 (25.5) | 48 (24.0) | 54 (27.0) | 0.39 |