A study to assess the effectiveness of information education and communication on knowledge regarding osteoporosis and its contributing factors, among menopausal women at selected community area, Bangalore, Karnataka

Abstract

Context- Osteoporosis is a major public health threat worldwide. Studies have reported that Asian women have higher predisposition for osteoporosis than their Caucasian counterparts. Thus, though the exact prevalence is not known in India, one in four women older than 50 yr is believed to suffer from osteoporosis.. In a study on women over 40 yr of age, we found that the rate of decline in bone mineral density ranged from 4 to 5.7 per cent from pre- to postmenopausal stage. The people especially menopausal women should have adequate knowledge regarding osteoporosis and its contributing factors.