Osteoporosis knowledge, attitudes, and practices among female Princess Nourah University students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

ConclusionOsteoporosis misconceptions were extremely prevalent among PNU students, as was poor knowledge and lifestyle habits regarding osteoporosis. Information regarding osteoporosis presented through the media needs to be revised and simplified. Concerned institutions should combine their efforts eventually practice. Information about osteoporosis presented through media need to be revised, simplified, and implement a national program to improve osteoporosis awareness and prevention.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research