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Calmette Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Research Article
Knowledge and Awareness of Osteoporosis among 144 Young Women at Calmette Hospital
Author(s): Satha Sum* and Putthimundul Uy
Background: As the prevalence of osteoporosis in our neighboring countries, as in the global range, increases
exponentially, we can assume that the number of osteoporosis in Cambodia increase as well. It is a huge burden for
our society. However, the knowledge about osteoporosis can helps to prevent and to minimize the complications
such as pathologic fracture. Raising the knowledge of young women is then considered as a part of osteoporosis
primary prevention.
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of knowledge and awareness about osteoporosis of young
women at Calmette hospital.
Methods and findings: We conveniently selected 144 women based on the selecting criteria. They were interviewed
in Khmer language, face-to-face using structured-questionnaire which includes demographic charact.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-9096-22.10.635