Abstract
Objective: To determine osteoporosis knowledge and
health belief among females of Lahore.
Methodology: The study was conducted on 186
females selected from Lahore, using the convenient
sampling technique. We used Osteoporosis knowledge
assessment tool and osteoporosis health belief scale.
Data were analysed using SPSS 20.
Results: A total of 186 females participated in the
study with mean age of 35.95 years. Of total
participants, 142 were married. Of 7 domains studied,
score of each domain was Susceptibility (16.75),
Seriousness (20.31), Benefits of Exercises (22.56),
Benefits of Calcium Intake (21.41), Barriers to
Exercise (18.85), and Barriers to Calcium Intake
(19.39).
Conclusion: Studied population had good knowledge
about osteoporosis. Most participants were good in
knowledge. But there is some, there is need to improve
their knowledge to improve their quality of life.
Keywords: Health belief, knowledge, calcium,
fracture, osteoporosis, pain, quality of life.
