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Ab Hamid MR, Abd Razak MA, Ridhwan MU. Assessment of Knowledge, Physical Activity and Calcium Intake among Female University Students. ENVIRONMENT-BEHAVIOUR PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 2023; 8:175-181. [DOI: 10.21834/ebpj.v8i24.4632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Insufficient calcium intake and being physically inactive lead to osteoporosis. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge about osteoporosis, physical activity levels and their correlation with calcium intake. 276 female undergraduate students participated in this study. A set of questionnaires was distributed. Majority students had low knowledge (76.1%), moderate physical activity level (47.1%) and did not meet the recommended calcium intake (79.0%). There was a moderate to strong positive correlation but not significant between knowledge (r= 0.051, p=0.121) and physical activity (r = 0.081, p=0.181) to dietary calcium intake. In conclusion, students had poor knowledge about osteoporosis.
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Kurosaka S, Ueda T, Yamasaki Y, Tanigashira A, Deguchi T, Okihara K, Yuzaki Y. Effect of the "Building Osteo Neatly Exercise" program on quantitative ultrasound parameters and plantar pressure distribution for college-aged females. J Phys Ther Sci 2019; 31:717-723. [PMID: 31631944 PMCID: PMC6751051 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.31.717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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[Purpose] We investigated the effects of a specifically designed exercise program that focused on the arches of the foot and the forefoot (the "Building Osteo Neatly Exercise" program) in college-aged females. [Participants and Methods] Forty college-aged females were divided randomly into experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent the Building Osteo Neatly Exercise program for 60 min once a week for 4 months. In both groups, the plantar pressure distribution and quantitative ultrasound parameters of the calcaneus (speed of sound and bone area ratio) were evaluated at the beginning and end of the study. The plantar pressure distribution during walking was measured using a pressure plate to evaluate the deviation from the ideal values for the following: contact time, contact duration, peak pressure time, and foot pressure, all measured in the rear foot (the external and internal sides), medial forefoot including (the hallux and second and third toes), and lateral forefoot (the fourth and fifth toes). [Results] After completing the program, the speed of sound and bone area ratio had increased significantly in the experimental group and were significantly higher than those in the control group. The experimental group showed significant improvements in the deviations from the ideal values in contact time and contact duration in the medial forefoot, all four parameters in the lateral forefoot, and pressure in the rear foot. [Conclusion] College-aged females who participated in the Building Osteo Neatly Exercise program once weekly for 4 months exhibited significant improvements in bone strength in the calcaneus and in foot function, as shown by the plantar pressure distribution. Further studies are needed to examine the outcomes of the Building Osteo Neatly Exercise program in an elderly population.
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- Shiho Kurosaka
- Department of Education, Hiroshima University: 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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- Department of Education, Hiroshima University: 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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- Department of Education, Hiroshima University: 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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- Department of Education, Hiroshima University: 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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- Department of Education, Hiroshima University: 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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- Department of Education, Hiroshima University: 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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Khan JA, McGuigan FE, Akesson KE, Ahmed YM, Abdu F, Rajab H, Albaik M. Osteoporosis knowledge and awareness among university students in Saudi Arabia. Arch Osteoporos 2019; 14:8. [PMID: 30644020 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-019-0560-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED Awareness and knowledge about any disease is the first step to prevent and treat it, so this study evaluates osteoporosis awareness and knowledge in university students. Our results showed a high awareness and good knowledge of osteoporosis. Females were better informed than males. Knowledge increased with increasing education level. PURPOSE Osteoporosis is a worldwide health problem, including Saudi Arabia where vitamin D deficiency is common. Prevention of osteoporosis must begin by increasing awareness of the disease from a young age. This study aimed to assess awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis among young adults (18-30 years) attending Saudi universities, exploring the relationship between education and gender and the sources of information in this age group. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 337 students (176 females; 161 males) randomly selected from four Saudi universities during January-December 2017. Education level ranged from preparatory year to undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A self-reported questionnaire was designed to assess awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis across several domains, including risk factors for the disease, prevalence, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. RESULTS Overall, 92% of students had some awareness of osteoporosis through a variety of sources, predominantly via friends. Just over half of all students had a good or high knowledge level overall (53.4 ± 16.6%). Knowledge score correlated with education (r2 = 0.28) and gender (r2 = 0.27); p < 0.0001. Females were better informed than males (57.7 ± 15.4% vs 48.8 ± 16.8%; p < 0.0001). Knowledge increased with increasing education level (preparatory year (47.8 ± 15.3%), undergraduate (53.5 ± 16.5%), and postgraduate (61.8 ± 15.8%); all p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Knowledge of osteoporosis was good among university students in Saudi Arabia, higher in females and with increasing years of education. Overall, students were more knowledgeable about risk factors compared to other aspects such as symptoms, prevention, or treatment of osteoporosis.
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- Jalaluddin A Khan
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence for Osteoporosis Research, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80216, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Clinical and Molecular Osteoporosis Research Unit, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Orthopaedics, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Clinical and Molecular Osteoporosis Research Unit, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Orthopaedics, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 42699, Jeddah, 21551, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 42699, Jeddah, 21551, Saudi Arabia
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- English Language Institute, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80200, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia.
- Center of Excellence for Osteoporosis Research, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80216, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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Elnaem MH, Jamshed SQ, Elkalmi RM, Baharuddin MF, Johari MA, Aziz NABA, Sabri SFBA, Ismail NAB. Osteoporosis Knowledge among Future Healthcare Practitioners: Findings from a Malaysian Public University. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2017; 9:115-120. [PMID: 28717334 PMCID: PMC5508412 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_336_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Students in relevant health-care academic programs are the future professionals who should play an active role in increasing community awareness regarding chronic diseases such as osteoporosis. This research aimed to evaluate the knowledge of osteoporosis, one of the growing health-care burdens in Malaysia, among students belong to three different health occupations programs in a Malaysian University. METHODS A cross-sectional study design was conducted to assess the level of knowledge on osteoporosis and to explore the potential association between the study program and osteoporosis-related knowledge among medicine, pharmacy, and allied health sciences students in a Malaysian University. A total of 348 students were approached. The data were collected using validated revised Osteoporosis Knowledge Test questionnaire. RESULTS The results showed variability in knowledge score between students belonging to different study programs. allied health sciences students have the highest overall total score (median = 20) and nutrition score (median = 16), but for exercise score, both students in allied health sciences and medicine programs shared a similar median score (median = 11.5). More than half of the respondents showed adequate knowledge on osteoporosis. The students from allied health sciences exhibited more knowledge on osteoporosis compared to students in other study programs. Among the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy respondents, the majority did not manage to answer correctly on the whole scale. This was evident by total percentage of 69.91% of the respondents scored below than median score. CONCLUSION There is a considerable gap of knowledge regarding osteoporosis among students in various health occupations academic programs. Pharmacy students particularly need focused learning related to exercise and nutrition in preventing osteoporosis during their academic program.
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- Mohamed Hassan Elnaem
- Department of Pharmacy, Practice, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Practice, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Practice, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Practice, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Practice, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Practice, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Practice, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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