1.Physicians’ knowledge, attitudes and practices on the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in a tertiary hospital in Manila
Dylan Jansen V. Taytayon ; Elaine C. Cunanan ; Erick S. Mendoza ; Julie T. Li-Yu ; Eric Ranniel P. Guevara ; Jo Rocel Z. Lacson
Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas 2024;8(2):1459-1481
Osteoporosis is a major public health concern leading to significant morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly population. However, this disease is underdiagnosed and, as a result, undertreated. This cross-sectional study aims to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of physicians in the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, which would help identify key areas of improvement in the care of patients with this disease. One hundred and nine physicians answered an online questionnaire looking at their KAP on the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, and their answers were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation and the Chi-square test. More than half of the participants obtained satisfactory scores on knowledge, and majority had neutral to positive attitude regarding osteoporosis. A statistically significant correlation was seen between having low knowledge and negative attitudes on osteoporosis screening and management.
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