THE RELATIONSHIP OF KNOWLEDGE, EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT, AND CALCIUM INTAKE WITH THE RISK OF OSTEOPOROSIS

Erliza Anggraini Firdaus, Bambang Wirjatmadi

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Abstract

Osteoporosis is a bone disease causing decreased bone density. It often occurs to elderly women. At the age of 50-80 years, 23% Indonesian women were at risk of osteoporosis, and this number would increase to 53% at the age of 70-80 years. This study aimed to identify the relationship of knowledge, calcium intake and exposure to sunlight habits with the risk of osteoporosis. This study used a cross-sectional design involed 26 members of the osteoporosis gymnastic group who had a low and high risk of osteoporosis. Data of food consumption were retrieved from 24-hour food recall. The chi-square analysis shows knowledge level had a relationship with risk of osteoporosis (p=0.047). Exposure to sunlight (p=0.437) and calcium intake (p = 0.187) had a relationship with the risk of osteoporosis. It can be concluded that the level of knowledge had a significant relationship with risk of osteoporosis. Knowledge variable is important to show the community mindset about the dangers and risks of osteoporosis. Therefore, education about osteoporosis is required.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)252-257
Number of pages6
JournalIndonesian Journal of Public Health
Volume15
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Keywords

  • calcium intake
  • exposure to sunlight habits
  • knowledge
  • osteoporosis

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