Osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and health beliefs among Chinese individuals with HIV.

ABSTRACT:

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Individuals with HIV are at increased risk for osteoporosis and fracture. Using the Health Beliefs Model, we identified key relationships between knowledge, self-efficacy and health beliefs pertaining to physical activity and dietary calcium intake, two key modifiable preventive measures for osteoporosis.

Purpose

Individuals with HIV are at increased risk for osteoporosis and fracture. Few studies have systematically explored concerns related to osteoporosis prevention among this group. Applying the Health Beliefs Model (HBM), we examined associations between osteoporosis-related preventive health behaviors (i.e., physical exercise and dietary intake) and knowledge, self-efficacy and health beliefs in a large cohort of Chinese individuals with HIV.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Hsieh E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4269230 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature