Authors: Suhail Ahmed Bijarani, Shafi Muhammad Wassan, Jamil Ahmed, Saba Bashir, Shafqat Huma, Anwar Ali Jamali
This study assessed the knowledge and misconceptions of Lady Health Workers (LHWs) about osteoporosis prevention in Sindh, Pakistan. Conducted from July to December 2023, the survey included 395 LHWs and used a validated tool to measure awareness. Results showed that 32.65% of LHWs had low knowledge, 48.61% had average knowledge, and 18.7% had good knowledge about osteoporosis. Most participants were aged 29-38, married, had a middle-level education, and were postmenopausal. There was a significant link between higher knowledge levels and academic qualifications. The study suggests that training programs should address the identified knowledge gaps, considering socio-demographic factors.
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Resource Topic: Knowledge, Osteoporosis
Resource Type: Cross-sectional mixed methods
Year: 2024
Region: Asia
Country: Pakistan
Publisher May Restrict Access: No