Ahmed Abdulrahman Aldahash
Majmaah University, Al Majmaah city, Saudi ArabiaPublications
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Research
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Osteoporosis among Majmaah Population, Saudi Arabia
Author(s): Ahmed Almutairi*, Khalid Ayidh Alotaibi, Abdulaziz Ibrahim Alsenani, Fehaid Saleh Almutlaq and Ahmed Abdulrahman Aldahash
Background: Osteoporosis is a major health concern among healthcare providers and relevant stakeholders. This study aims to evaluate the impact of knowledge, attitude and practices in management of osteoporosis in primary healthcare settings in Saudi Arabia. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out in Majmaah city during 2019 enrolling 316 individuals (aged 18-60 years). Subjects were selected using a multi-stratified random sampling technique. Questionnaires inquiring about both sociodemographic factors and osteoporosis knowledge were given to participants. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 22.0. Results: Most of study participants were males (66.8%) while females constituted 33.2%. Out of a total score of 14 points, the mean knowledge score was 8.7 ± 3.2 points. We identified 122 (38.. Read More»