A descriptive study on the knowledge, attitude, and health practices of female hospital personnel 20 to 40 years of age in the prevention of osteoporosis in 2 selected hospitals
Date of Completion
2003
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Keywords
Osteoporosis, Personnel, Hospital, Health Behavior, Women
Abstract
Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the body and is more common in females. The conditions leads to low bone mass density therefore making the bone porous. the objective of the study was to determine the knowledge , attitude, and health practices that females hospital personnel do in the interest of the prevention of osteoporosis. A survey was used to answer the research question. A purposive sampling was used to obtain data. The results of the study revealed that the respondents were knowledgeable about the disease and that they have a positive out look to activities that will prevent the disease. In this study, only observing proper diet was commonly performed by the respondents.
APA Citation
Bello, D., Bolinas, C. A., Boongaling, L., Corpuz, R., Funtanilla, E., Gardon, C. A., Gloria, M., Martinez, J. F., Noriega, O., Parcon, K.-M., Puchero, G., Purungganan, C., Tan, M. E. L., & Vela, L. P. (2003). A descriptive study on the knowledge, attitude, and health practices of female hospital personnel 20 to 40 years of age in the prevention of osteoporosis in 2 selected hospitals. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bspt/333/