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Knowledge about osteoporosis in a Malaysian population.

Swan Sim Yeap¹, Emily Man Lee Goh, Esha Das Gupta

¹Sime Darby Medical Centre Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. yeapss@myjaring.net

Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health

|May 12, 2010

Summary

Most Malaysians have heard of osteoporosis (OP) and are concerned about it, with awareness higher among women and those with better education and income. Public knowledge of OP risk factors is strong, primarily sourced from print media.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Health Education
Bone Health

Background:

Osteoporosis (OP) is a significant public health concern, particularly in aging populations.
Understanding public awareness and knowledge of OP is crucial for effective prevention and management strategies.
Malaysia faces a growing need to address OP due to demographic shifts.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the level of public knowledge regarding osteoporosis in Malaysia.
To identify the primary sources of information about osteoporosis within the Malaysian public.
To determine demographic factors associated with osteoporosis awareness.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study utilizing self-administered questionnaires.
Participants were attendees of health-related public forums in Malaysia.
Data collected included awareness, concern, knowledge of risk factors, perceived severity, and information sources.

Main Results:

87.1% of participants had heard of osteoporosis, with 89.5% expressing concern.
Awareness was significantly higher among women, individuals with over 10 years of education, and those with higher incomes.
High recognition of risk factors: low calcium intake (97.1%), lack of exercise (87.8%), family history (80.0%), and postmenopausal status (75.8%).
Printed materials like newspapers (55.7%) and magazines (46.4%) were the main information sources.
A notable percentage perceived OP as more serious than cancer (38.7%) or heart disease (35.1%).

Conclusions:

Public awareness of osteoporosis in Malaysia is substantial, particularly among specific demographic groups.
Knowledge of key osteoporosis risk factors is widespread.
Printed media plays a vital role in disseminating information about osteoporosis.
Targeted health education initiatives may further enhance public understanding and preventive behaviors.