Perception of peri-menopausal and postmenopausal Lebanese women on osteoporosis: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Osteoporosis is a generalized skeletal disorder characterized by decreased bone mineral density and microarchitectural deterioration, resulting in increased susceptibility to fractures. The prevalence of osteoporosis in Lebanon, defined as T-score <-2.5 at the total hip using NHANES gender-specific database was estimated to be 31% among postmenopausal women.

Purpose

To assess the general perception of osteoporosis among women in Lebanon as well as their general knowledge of its lifestyle, risk factors, diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic measures.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Lebanon between January and December 2017. Women above the age of 50 were invited to participate. A standardized questionnaire regarding the perception of pers

SUBMITTER: Ahmadieh H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6176852 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature