Volume : 5, Issue : 4, April - 2016

A Study To Assess The Knowledge On Prevention Of Osteoporosis Among Postmenopausal Women In A Selected Area Of Coimbatore

Mrs. Sofia Juliet . E.

Abstract :

<p>&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;Menopause, also known as &amp;amp;ldquo;the change or change of life&amp;amp;rdquo;, is a norms part of a woman&amp;amp;rsquo;s life. The silent thief, osteoporosis is a disease that can rob the skeleton bank of its resources. It slowly and quietly causes micro architectural deterioration of bone, especially in women as they enter their postmenopausal years. The study was undertaken to assess the knowledge on prevention of osteoporosis among post menopausal women in selected area of Coimbatore. Study was conducted in Chinnavedampatti rural area. Descriptive study design with quantitative approach was used. The researcher selected 30 samples using purposive sampling technique. Results were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics which revealed that the distribution scores on level of knowledge of postmenopausal women was 28(93%) had a inadequate knowledge,2(7%) had a moderately adequate knowledge and one of them have a adequate knowledge. variables there was an association between diet pattern and the level of knowledge on prevention of osteoporosis among postmenopausal of women.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;</p>