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To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices regarding osteoporosis among middle-aged and elderly women in northeastern coastal China.

August 16, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward osteoporosis among middle-aged and elderly women in northeastern coastal areas of China

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YLYichen Lin FYFan Yang QMQitao Ma

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Cross-sectional study reveals moderate osteoporosis knowledge and positive prevention behaviors in older women, highlighting the need for targeted education in underserved coastal communities.

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To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices regarding osteoporosis among middle-aged and elderly women in northeastern coastal China.
Conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire survey among women aged ≥ 50 years between December 2022 and March 2023 in northeastern coastal China (N = 693 valid responses).
Evaluated demographic factors, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP), and analyzed structural relationships using path analysis.
Mean scores were 9.03 ± 2.72 (range: 0–13) for knowledge, 36.92 ± 3.81 (range: 9–45) for attitude, and 44.13 ± 5.24 (range: 12–62) for practice.
Knowledge scores were significantly associated with education level (P < 0.001), residence (P < 0.001), occupation (P < 0.001), and family history of osteoporosis (P < 0.001).
Path analysis demonstrated that knowledge positively influenced attitudes (β = 0.41, 95% CI 0.36–0.46) and preventive practices (β = 0.07, 95% CI 0.01–0.13), while attitude had no clear direct association with practice.

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Lin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a817a91f2fb91fc834ae86d https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-66109-9

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August 16, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward osteoporosis among middle-aged and elderly women in northeastern coastal areas of China

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YLYichen Lin FYFan Yang QMQitao Ma

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals moderate osteoporosis knowledge and positive prevention behaviors in older women, highlighting the need for targeted education in underserved coastal communities.

Key Points

To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices regarding osteoporosis among middle-aged and elderly women in northeastern coastal China.
Conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire survey among women aged ≥ 50 years between December 2022 and March 2023 in northeastern coastal China (N = 693 valid responses).
Evaluated demographic factors, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP), and analyzed structural relationships using path analysis.
Mean scores were 9.03 ± 2.72 (range: 0–13) for knowledge, 36.92 ± 3.81 (range: 9–45) for attitude, and 44.13 ± 5.24 (range: 12–62) for practice.
Knowledge scores were significantly associated with education level (P < 0.001), residence (P < 0.001), occupation (P < 0.001), and family history of osteoporosis (P < 0.001).
Path analysis demonstrated that knowledge positively influenced attitudes (β = 0.41, 95% CI 0.36–0.46) and preventive practices (β = 0.07, 95% CI 0.01–0.13), while attitude had no clear direct association with practice.

Cite This Study

Lin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a817a91f2fb91fc834ae86d https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-66109-9

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