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Poor Knowledge and Suboptimal Practice Regarding Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Prevention Among Chinese Postmenopausal
Yiqing Chen1, Fuhua Chen1, Ruixue Ying1
1Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China.
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
|July 14, 2026
Summary
Postmenopausal women exhibit inadequate knowledge and practice regarding osteoporosis prevention, revealing a significant gap between knowing and doing. Interventions must address both awareness and behavioral factors for effective PMOP prevention.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Bone Health
Background:
- Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) poses a significant health risk to aging women.
- Understanding the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of postmenopausal women is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the KAP of postmenopausal women concerning PMOP.
- To explore the relationships between knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding PMOP prevention.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 466 postmenopausal women using self-administered questionnaires.
- Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the interrelationships within the KAP framework.
- Multivariate logistic regression identified factors associated with practice.
Main Results:
- Mean KAP scores indicated suboptimal levels of knowledge and practice concerning PMOP.
- Knowledge was negatively associated with practice (OR=0.936), suggesting a knowledge-practice gap.
- Higher education levels correlated with better practice, while marital status showed a complex association.
Conclusions:
- Postmenopausal women demonstrate poor PMOP knowledge and preventive practices.
- A significant gap exists between knowledge and practice, indicating knowledge alone does not ensure preventive behaviors.
- Targeted interventions are necessary to bridge this gap and improve PMOP prevention.
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