A Study To Assess The Knowledge Regarding Osteoporosis And Its Risk Status Among Elderly Women In Selected Organization-A Narrative Review

Review Article
Neeru Paintola., Shiva N and Ina Thakur
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2019.1007.3726
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Knowledge, Osteoporosis, Elderly Women
Abstract: 

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a condition characterised as a disease condition in which the density and quality of the bone are reduced, leading to weakness of bone and increases the risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is one of the major health problem Women are facing, Estrogen deficiency plays a major role in the development of Elderly Women Osteoporosis. “Aim: The aim of this narrative review is to find information on the knowledge and risk status of elderly women regarding osteoporosis. Methodology: Intervention-Knowledge and risk status of osteoporosis. Types of studies- Quantitative research approach, Descriptive research design., purposive sampling technique. Types of participants- Elderly women, above 40 years. Setting- Selected organization of Sharda University. Outcome- This narrative review result has appeared that the majority of the women have knowledge deficit regarding osteoporosis. Most of the women are unaware of their condition and means to prevent it.