ArticleBMC geriatrics2024
The association between osteoporosis and quality of life among older adults in Southern Iran: findings from the Bushehr Elderly Health Program.
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- Cost Effectiveness of Teriparatide for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A Systematic Review.Clinical drug investigation · 2026Pooled it
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- Associations Between Quality of Life, Functional Fitness, Body Composition, and Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Quality of life trajectories following geriatric hip fracture surgery: a growth mixture modelling approach.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Physical activity levels and quality of life in osteoporosis patients.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- The association between polypharmacy and quality of life in elderly population in Southern Iran: Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) Program.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Development and psychometric evaluation of the Osteoporosis Preventing Behaviors Questionnaire (OPBQ) based on pender's health promotion model.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Virtual Reality-Based Therapy Improves Balance, Quality of Life, and Mitigates Pain and Fear of Falling in Women with Bone Mineral Density Loss: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Living with osteoporosis: a qualitative descriptive study.Archives of osteoporosis · 2025Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND &
objectiveOsteoporosis is a growing public health concern, particularly among the aging population. This study aimed to evaluate the association between osteoporosis and quality of life (QoL) in a sample of older adults.
methodsThis cross-sectional study utilized data from all the participants of Bushehr Elderly Health program (BEHP), phase 2. QoL was assessed using the 12-Item Short Form Survey (SF-12 Questionnaire), and participants were classified as having osteoporosis or not based on the WHO diagnostic criteria. The physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) component summaries of QoL were estimated. The association between osteoporosis and QoL was evaluated separately for men and women, considering various health and lifestyle factors using linear regression analysis.
resultsThe study included 2,399 participants (average age 71.27 ± 7.36 years). 1,246 were women and 1,153 were men. Osteoporosis was present in 59% of women and 23% of men. Participants with osteoporosis had significantly lower PCS scores compared to those without osteoporosis (women: 38.1 vs. 40.2, p < 0.001; men: 44.3 vs. 45.8, p: 0.002). However, there was no statistically significant difference in MCS scores. Stratified by sex, osteoporosis was significantly associated with PCS in women [β = -2.14 (-3.13, -1.15)] and men [β = -1.53 (-2.52, -0.54)]. After accounting for relevant variables, the association remained significant in women [β=-0.95 (-1.87, -0.03)], but not in men [β=-0.63 (-1.55,0.28)].
conclusionThis study highlights the significant association between osteoporosis and the physical component of QoL in both older men and women, particularly among women. Further research and interventions focusing on enhancing physical QoL in individuals with osteoporosis are warranted to promote healthier aging.
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