The Level of knowledge of osteoporosis and the level of prevention of Barangay Matina Pangi residents

Abstract

Abstract:The purpose of the study was to determine if there is a relationship between the level of knowledge inosteoporosis ans the level of prevention taken by female population aging from 50-64 at Barangay Matina Pangi. Specifically it aimed to answer the following questions: 1. What is the level of knowledge of Barangay Matina Pangi residents on osteoporosis? 2. Whar is the level of prevention taken by Barangay Matina Pangi residents on osteoporosis? 3. Is there a significant correlation between the level of knowledge and the level of prevention of the residents of Barangay Matina Pangi on osteoporosis? 4. Are there significant associations between the level of prevention of Barangay Matina Pangi residents on osteoporosis and a) highest educational attainment; b) age; c) occupation; and d) family history of osteoporosis? The study use of descriptive correlational method involving the female residents of Barangay Matina Pangi, Davao City aging from 50-64 years old. A total of 55 respondents were taken from the female population. The number represented 40% of the entire population of 137. The sampling technique used was random sampling through lottery method. A questionnaire contructed by the researcher, pilot tested, and content validated was administered to the chosen respondents in Barangay Matina Pangi in November 2002. The Pearson Product Moment of Correlation was used to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and the level of prevention on osteoporosis. The Chi square test was also used to determine the association between level of prevention and ht moderator variables in the study. The major findings of the study are the following: 1. The level of knowledge of Barangay Matina Pangi residents is at the mean score fo 7.05 or 46%. It is clear that the knowledge of these residents with regard to osteoporosis fall below average. 2. The overall mean for the level of prevention is 2.35 with an interpretation of fair, which means that they are employingfew fo the preventive measures.