Background ― Osteoporosis is a chronic multi-factorial disease characterized as low bone density and microarchitecture disturbance of bone tissue. Osteoporosis is known as a major health problem, but it can be prevented and treated in a great extent. Objective ― The aim of the present study was to determine the rate of Iranian female employees’ awareness of osteoporosis. Methods and Results ― In a cross-sectional study, 400 female employees in Kerman were studied. Data were gathered using a researcher-made questionnaire. Mean awareness score of participants was 11.69±3.76 that shows poor awareness. Participants with bachelor or higher degrees showed better awareness (p<0.05). Conclusions ― According to the obtained results, educational programs for increasing awareness of osteoporosis and its prevention are recommended.
Mansoureh Safizadeh, Elahe Aminizadeh, Hossein Safizadeh Awareness of osteoporosis among female employees in Kerman, Iran // Russian Open Medical Journal, Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015, pp. 0-0