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Concern and risk perception: effects on osteoprotective behaviour.

A L Barcenilla-Wong¹, J S Chen¹, L M March¹

¹Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia.

Journal of Osteoporosis

|October 3, 2014

Summary

Women's concern about osteoporosis and fracture risk influences medical advice and bone density testing. However, perceived risk doesn't always translate to osteoporosis treatment, highlighting an educational gap.

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Published on: April 7, 2023

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Osteoporosis poses a significant health risk, particularly for women.
Understanding factors influencing bone health behaviors is crucial for prevention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of concern and perceived risk of osteoporosis and fracture on health-seeking behaviors.
To examine the association between concern and risk perception and the use of calcium/vitamin D supplementation, medical advice, bone mineral density (BMD) testing, and antiosteoporosis medication (AOM).

Main Methods:

Analysis of data from 1,095 untreated female Australian participants in the Global Longitudinal study of Osteoporosis in Women (GLOW).
Self-administered questionnaires assessed calcium and vitamin D supplementation, seeking medical advice, BMD testing, and AOM use.
Logistic regression was employed to analyze the relationships between concern, perceived risk, and health behaviors.

Main Results:

Increased concern significantly raised the likelihood of seeking medical advice but did not impact screening or treatment.
Heightened self-perceived risks of osteoporosis and fracture increased the likelihood of seeking medical advice and BMD testing.
Elevated self-perceived fracture risk was associated with increased AOM use, while supplementation use showed no significant association with concern or risk perception.

Conclusions:

Concern and risk perceptions are linked to specific bone-protective actions like seeking medical advice and BMD testing.
A notable gap exists between perceived osteoporosis risk and the uptake of AOM, indicating a need for improved educational strategies.
Future health education programs should emphasize the direct link between osteoporosis and fracture risk to encourage appropriate treatment adherence.