Year: 2025 | Month: September | Volume: 15 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 82-95
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20250911
Osteoporosis Knowledge and Preventive Behaviour Among Perimenopausal Women
Aneesha V B1, Dr Rajee Reghunath2, Sr Litha Lizbeth3, Dr Seena S4
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, 2Department of Community Health Nursing,
3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, 4Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing
Amala College of Nursing, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
Corresponding Author: Aneesha V B
ABSTRACT
Osteoporosis is a major public health concern, particularly among perimenopausal women due to hormonal changes that accelerate bone loss. Adequate knowledge and the adoption of preventive behaviors are essential to reduce the risk and burden of osteoporosis in this vulnerable group. The purpose of the study was to assess knowledge and preventive behavior among perimenopausal women in Adatt panchayath, Thrissur. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge and osteoporosis preventive behavior among perimenopausal women and to find out the correlation and association between level of knowledge and preventive behavior among perimenopausal women with sociodemographic variables. The study was based on a quantitative approach and descriptive research design.
Key words: Osteoporosis knowledge, Preventive behaviour, Perimenopausal women