Osteoporosis Risk Assessment in Postmenopausal Women

Abstract

This research is a correlation and descriptive survey conducted in order to determine the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Methods: The study were included 322 women aged 45 and above. Data were collected by conducting face to face interview using a questionnaire form developed by the researchers and the osteoporosis risk assessment indices (ORAI and ABONE). The data obtained in the research were evaluated by using SPSS 15.0 for Windows, percentage distribution, correlation analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, chi-square test. Results: The mean age of the women was 55.78 ± 9.08. In terms of osteoporosis, 32% of the women had intermediate risk and 5% had high risk according to the ORAI risk assessment index while 26.1% had risk according to the ABONE risk assessment index. A positive and moderately significant correlation was found between ORAI and ABONE (r = 0.77, p< .001). Conclusion: It is very crucial that nurses determine the osteoporosis risk condition of postmenopausal women and influential factors. It is considered essential that women be provided with training and counseling services as well as changing their lifestyle to reduce osteoporosis risks.