OBJECTIVE: To describe the self reported level of osteoporosis knowledge, attitudes and preventive activities, including dietary calcium intake of Asian and Caucasian women. METHOD: Self administered questionnaires in English and Chinese including a food frequency survey were posted to potential respondents that were recruited via general practices, community newsletters and notices. RESULTS: Asian women had less osteoporosis knowledge and lower calcium intake (mean 793 +/- 49 mg/day standard error of the mean) than Caucasian women (1298 +/- 56 mg/day). Postmenopausal Asian women were at greater risk of being below the recommended daily intake (73%) than Caucasian women (31%). CONCLUSION: Osteoporosis knowledge and preventive activities among Asian and Caucasian women could be better. Higher dietary or supplementary calcium intake should be considered.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the self reported level of osteoporosis knowledge, attitudes and preventive activities, including dietary calcium intake of Asian and Caucasian women. METHOD: Self administered questionnaires in English and Chinese including a food frequency survey were posted to potential respondents that were recruited via general practices, community newsletters and notices. RESULTS: Asian women had less osteoporosis knowledge and lower calcium intake (mean 793 +/- 49 mg/day standard error of the mean) than Caucasian women (1298 +/- 56 mg/day). Postmenopausal Asian women were at greater risk of being below the recommended daily intake (73%) than Caucasian women (31%). CONCLUSION:Osteoporosis knowledge and preventive activities among Asian and Caucasian women could be better. Higher dietary or supplementary calcium intake should be considered.
Authors: Muhammad Bilal; Abdul Haseeb; Aleena Zehra Merchant; Abdur Rehman; Mohammad Hussham Arshad; Maarij Malik; Asad Hammad Ur Rehman; Pallavi Rani; Emaan Farhan; Taha S Rehman; Umer Sultan Shamsi; Sadia Aminah Journal: Asia Pac Fam Med Date: 2017-09-18