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Saleh A, Shibli F, El Masri J, Mouslem H, Odeh M, Fawaz H, Almealawy YF, Bdair A, Ghazi M, Alnajjar AH, Elzayat MA, Salameh P. Osteoporosis and vitamin D consumption: knowledge and practice in different Arab countries. Arch Osteoporos 2023; 18:85. [PMID: 37341798 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-023-01298-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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Despite the high prevalence of osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiency, the knowledge about osteoporosis and vitamin D-related practices were moderate in some countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Improving knowledge through awareness campaign and screening programs is essential to enhance vitamin D-related practices. PURPOSE Osteoporosis is the most common skeletal disease, which usually remains silent until fractures occur. Vitamin D deficiency impairs bone mineralization and increases the risk of osteoporosis. Despite being relatively sunny, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has a high prevalence of osteoporosis and hypovitaminosis D. This study aims to assess the knowledge about osteoporosis and vitamin D-related practices and to determine the correlation between them in some countries of the MENA region. METHODS A cross-sectional study was performed in Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. From each country, 600 participants were enrolled. The survey included four sections: sociodemographic information, past medical history, Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool to assess the knowledge about osteoporosis, and Practice Towards Vitamin D scale to assess vitamin D-related practices. RESULTS Our study found that 67.14% of respondents had moderate knowledge about osteoporosis and 42.31% had moderate vitamin D-related practices. Higher knowledge level was reported in the young, females, Syrians, singles, postgraduates, and healthcare employees (p < 0.05). Better vitamin D-related practices were detected in the elderly, males, Egyptians, married, and high school or below educational level (p < 0.05). The Internet was the most listed source of information. Adequate osteoporosis knowledge was associated with better vitamin D-related practices (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Most participants, representing some countries of the MENA region, displayed moderate knowledge regarding osteoporosis and moderate vitamin D-related practices. Adequate knowledge about osteoporosis is essential to improve practices, so awareness campaigns and screening programs should be more frequently implemented.
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- Aalaa Saleh
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon
- Faculty of Medicine, Neuroscience Research Center, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
- iNSPECT-LB (Intitut National de Santé Publique, Epidémiologie Clinique Et Toxicologie-Liban), Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon
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- School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon
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- College of Medicine, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Al Bukayriyah, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon
- iNSPECT-LB (Intitut National de Santé Publique, Epidémiologie Clinique Et Toxicologie-Liban), Beirut, Lebanon
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
- University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus
- School of Medicine, Byblos, Lebanon
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Farouk O, Mahran DG, Said HG, Alaa MM, Eisa A, Imam H, Said GZ. Osteoporosis among hospitalized patients with proximal femoral fractures in Assiut University Trauma Unit, Egypt. Arch Osteoporos 2017; 12:12. [PMID: 28120256 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-017-0308-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2016] [Accepted: 12/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED The study was done to investigate osteoporosis prevalence in 275 hip fracture admissions at the Trauma Unit of Assiut University Hospitals and associated factors, which are understudied in our locality. Prevalence was 74.9%. Female sex, older age, low body mass index, and fall on the ground were associated with osteoporosis. PURPOSE This study aims to identify osteoporosis prevalence in hip fracture admissions at the Trauma Unit of Assiut University Hospitals and to study the independent correlates of osteoporosis-related fracture. METHODS A prospective cross-sectional study was carried out in 275 hip fracture patients admitted to the Trauma Unit of Assiut University Hospitals from January through December 2014 of both sexes aged 50 years and older. Exclusion criteria were polytrauma, major accidents, and history of chronic conditions and long-term medication associated with osteoporosis risk increase and bilateral hip fractures. For every patient, weight, height, and bone mineral density by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) were recorded. Tests of significance for non-parametric data were used. The questionnaire included sociodemographic characteristics, dietary habits, lifestyle factors such as smoking and physical activity, and female obstetric and gynecological factors. RESULTS Mean age was 70.82 ± 11.02 SD; 51.6% were males and 8.4% were obese. Fall on ground was in 81.1% of fractures. Osteoporosis (femoral neck T score ≤ -2.5 SD) prevalence was 74.9%. By univariable analysis, significant correlates were female gender, older age, normal BMI, and fall on the ground. Milk and cheese daily intake was significantly associated with lower prevalence of osteoporosis. In a multivariable logistic regression model, female sex, older age, low BMI, and fall on the ground were associated with osteoporosis. CONCLUSIONS Osteoporosis prevalence is high among hip fracture patients and associated with female sex, increase in age, low BMI, and fall on ground. Strategies to prevent osteoporosis are needed to decrease hip fracture rates.
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- Osama Farouk
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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- Diagnostic Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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Farouk O, Mahran DG, Said HG, Alaa MM, Eisa AA, Said GZ, Rashed H, Ez-Eldeen A. Hypovitaminosis D Among Patients Admitted With Hip Fracture to a Level-1 Trauma Center in the Sunny Upper Egypt: Prevalence and Associated Correlates. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil 2016; 7:148-52. [PMID: 27551573 PMCID: PMC4976739 DOI: 10.1177/2151458516655436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Despite abundant sunshine, hypovitaminosis D is common in the Middle East. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D and related correlates among patients with hip fracture in Assiut University Hospitals in Upper Egypt. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out in 133 patients with hip fracture, aged 50 years and older, admitted to Trauma Unit of Assiut University Hospitals, from January through December 2014. Patients were selected by systematic random sampling. Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D level was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; bone mineral density (BMD) by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Weight and height measurements were used for body mass index (BMI) calculation. RESULTS Patients' median age was 70 years (range: 50-99); 51.9% were females. Osteoporosis (femoral neck T score: <-2.5 standard deviation) prevalence was 72.2%. Of all patients, 60.9% had vitamin D deficiency (<20 ng/mL); 15.8% reported vitamin D inadequacy (from 20 to 29 ng/mL) and vitamin D levels were normal in 23.3% (>30 ng/mL). According to univariate analysis, vitamin D deficiency was significantly associated with obesity (P = .012) and low T scores of the femoral neck (P = .001), L2 (P = .021), L3 (P = .031), L4 (P = .012), and the greater trochanter (P < .001). In a multivariable logistic regression model, high BMI and low BMD of the femoral neck and greater trochanter were associated with hypovitaminosis D. CONCLUSION Prevalence of hypovitaminosis D is high among patients with hip fracture and associated with low BMD and high BMI. Increasing awareness about prevention as well as detection and treatment of vitamin D deficiency is recommended.
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- Osama Farouk
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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