The Osteoporosis Knowledge, Belief and Calcium Intake Behaviour among Students in a Medical Sciences University
- Author:
Chiang Wan Ling
1
Author Information
1. Centre for Research and Graduate Studies, Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences, Selangor
- Collective Name:Mohammad Husni Ahmad Jamal
- Publication Type:Clinical Trial
- Keywords:
Osteoporosis knowledge;
Osteoporosis healef;
Consumptionth beli of dairy products;
Young adults
- From:International Journal of Public Health Research
2020;10(1):1195-1208
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
This study determines the association between osteoporosis knowledge, health
belief and calcium intake behaviour among students in a medical sciences
university.
Methods This study was conducted using cross sectional design. Malaysian students,
aged 18 to 40 were selected using stratified randomisation method. The
osteoporosis knowledge, health belief and calcium intake behaviour of
participants were obtained through a validated questionnaire.
Results The response rate of the study was 93.0% (n=333). More than 80% of
participants had been exposed to information related to osteoporosis
knowledge and calcium-rich foods. The mean score of osteoporosis knowledge
test (OKT)= 50.4±6.48, perceived susceptibility= 14.2±4.02, perceived
seriousness= 20.4±4.67, perceived benefits of calcium= 23.1±3.94, perceived
barriers to calcium= 14.4±3.99 and health motivation= 21.6±3.79. Only 37.8%
of participants consumed adequate dairy products. There were significant
correlations between OKT and perceived benefits of calcium (r=0.127,
p=0.020), perceived barriers to calcium (r=-0.208, p<0.001) and health
motivation (r=0.173, p=0.002). Perceived seriousness to osteoporosis, health
motivation and OKT significantly predicted intake of dairy products
(p<0.001).
Conclusions The osteoporosis knowledge was moderate, health belief was moderate and
consumption of dairy products was low. The osteoporosis knowledge and
health belief were correlated but not the behaviour of dairy products
consumption. Young adults had moderate osteoporosis knowledge and
consumption of dairy products was low. Future educational programme should
focus on osteoporosis knowledge, health belief as well as determining factors
that influence behaviour of consumption of dairy products.
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