Risk Factors and Awareness of Bone Fragility in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at a higher risk of developing bone disorders. Awareness and understanding of the disease are crucial for prevention and early diagnosis. Currently, there is no research on the risk factors and knowledge of bone fragility in the population with IBD in Taiwan. This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors and self-assessed knowledge levels of bone health among patients with IBD in Taiwan. Methods: This single-center cross-sectional study included 59 adult patients. Clinical data, blood tests, bone mineral density (BMD), T-score, Z-score, and questionnaires covering self-assessed knowledge, fracture risks, and physical activity were assessed. The patients were divided into normal and low BMD groups. Re

SUBMITTER: Kuo YW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11940530 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature