Quantitative analysis of practices, knowledge, and diet patterns of osteoporosis patients in Pakistan

Background
Osteoporosis is a pervasive chronic disease that poses significant public health challenges, impacting both longevity and quality of life. It is a key agenda to provide awareness, and understanding of a disease is fundamental to its prevention and effective management. This research investigated the awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis in the local population.

Objectives
It is important to discuss and raise awareness of osteoporosis in every walk of life. The study found that the level of awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis and its associated lifestyle factors among middle-aged and elderly individuals in Pakistan show significant association with these patterns.

Material and methods
A descriptive study design was employed to survey four public sector hospitals in Islamabad, with a sample size of four hundred selected through random sampling techniques. Quantitative data analysis, including statistical tests and frequency distribution, was utilized to assess the level of awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis.

Results
The findings of the study indicated that there was inadequate awareness among respondents regarding the causes of osteoporosis. Lifestyle factors, including daily practices and dietary patterns, were identified as influential contributors to the prevalence of osteoporosis.

Conclusions
The results highlight the need for community mobilization and mass media awareness campaigns by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to enhance awareness of this disease and its cause. The study reveals a notable difference: more educated respondents have more knowledge of osteoporosis. The study concludes that filling the gaps in knowledge and understanding of the common population is a vital step towards mitigating the impact of this disease and improving overall public health outcomes.