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ArticleArchives of osteoporosis2023

Osteoporosis and vitamin D consumption: knowledge and practice in different Arab countries.

Aalaa Saleh, Farah Shibli, Jad El Masri, Hadi Mouslem, Mahmoud Odeh, Hassan Fawaz, Yasser F Almealawy, Amjad Bdair, Maya Ghazi, Anas H Alnajjar and 2 more

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Article in Archives of osteoporosis, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 4 papers.

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12 authors at 7 institutions in 8 countries.

Aalaa SalehFaculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon. aalaasaleh.16@gmail.com.
Farah ShibliFaculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon.
Jad El MasriFaculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon.
Hadi MouslemFaculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon.
Mahmoud OdehSchool of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Hassan FawazFaculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Yasser F AlmealawyFaculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq.
Amjad BdairFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Maya GhaziFaculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon.
Anas H AlnajjarCollege of Medicine, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Al Bukayriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed A ElzayatFaculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
Pascale SalamehFaculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath Campus, Beirut, Lebanon.
Lebanese University · LBAn-Najah National University · PSDamascus University · SYMansoura University · EGSulaiman Al Rajhi Colleges · SAUniversity of Jordan · JOUniversity of Kufa · IQ

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Despite the high prevalence of osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiency, the knowledge about osteoporosis and vitamin D-related practices were moderate in some countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Improving knowledge through awareness campaign and screening programs is essential to enhance vitamin D-related practices. PURPOSE: Osteoporosis is the most common skeletal disease, which usually remains silent until fractures occur. Vitamin D deficiency impairs bone mineralization and increases the risk of osteoporosis. Despite being relatively sunny, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has a high prevalence of osteoporosis and hypovitaminosis D. This study aims to assess the knowledge about osteoporosis and vitamin D-related practices and to determine the correlation between them in some countries of the MENA region.

methodsA cross-sectional study was performed in Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. From each country, 600 participants were enrolled. The survey included four sections: sociodemographic information, past medical history, Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool to assess the knowledge about osteoporosis, and Practice Towards Vitamin D scale to assess vitamin D-related practices.

resultsOur study found that 67.14% of respondents had moderate knowledge about osteoporosis and 42.31% had moderate vitamin D-related practices. Higher knowledge level was reported in the young, females, Syrians, singles, postgraduates, and healthcare employees (p < 0.05). Better vitamin D-related practices were detected in the elderly, males, Egyptians, married, and high school or below educational level (p < 0.05). The Internet was the most listed source of information. Adequate osteoporosis knowledge was associated with better vitamin D-related practices (p < 0.001).

conclusionMost participants, representing some countries of the MENA region, displayed moderate knowledge regarding osteoporosis and moderate vitamin D-related practices. Adequate knowledge about osteoporosis is essential to improve practices, so awareness campaigns and screening programs should be more frequently implemented.

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OsteoporosisVitamin D DeficiencyAgedArabsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLebanonMaleVitamin DVitaminsVitamin DVitaminsKnowledgeMultinationalOsteoporosisPracticeVitamin D

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