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September 10, 2025

Knowledge, beliefs and practices regarding osteoporosis among females in Himachal Pradesh

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SSShweta SharmaASAbhinay Sharma

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey investigates knowledge and beliefs regarding osteoporosis in females, indicating a need for improved prevention strategies.

Key Points

  • Low knowledge regarding osteoporosis was observed among females in Himachal Pradesh, contributing to inadequate preventative practices.
  • Only 58.75% of participants were below 40 years, revealing that younger women may lack awareness about osteoporosis risk factors.
  • Data was evaluated using Epi info v7 software, indicating a need for effective public health strategies to educate women.
  • Insufficient knowledge about osteoporosis among these women highlights the importance of targeting education and lifestyle changes.

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Sharma et al. (2022) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c244b1b210217d647acbfehttps://doi.org/10.47310/hjms.2022.v03i02.022
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