ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Aging
Sec. Musculoskeletal Aging
Volume 6 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fragi.2025.1543839
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of osteoporosis prevention in elder patients following lumbar fusion surgery: a cross-sectional study
Provisionally accepted
- Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Purpose: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding osteoporosis prevention among elderly patients following lumbar fusion surgery and identify associated factors.A cross-sectional study was conducted with participants aged ≥50 years. Data on demographic characteristics, KAP related to osteoporosis prevention, and lifestyle behaviors were collected using structured questionnaires. Chi-square tests were performed to explore associations between demographic variables and knowledge levels.Results: A total of 217 participants were included in the study. Participants demonstrated varying levels of knowledge, with 28.6% scoring high on the OPAAT. Female gender, higher educational attainment, urban residence, and diabetes were significantly associated with higher knowledge levels. Positive lifestyle practices, such as calcium and vitamin D supplementation, were observed in 64.5% and 41.0% of participants, respectively, while regular outdoor exercise and dairy product consumption were less common.The findings highlight gaps in osteoporosis prevention KAP among elderly patients following lumbar fusion surgery. Tailored educational programs and interventions are necessary to enhance awareness and promote healthier behaviors.
Keywords: Osteoporosis, elderly female patients, Lumbar fusion surgery, Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Tool (OPAAT), Education programs
Received: 18 Dec 2024; Accepted: 03 Jun 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Sheng, Wang, Yu, Li, Wang and Ma. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence:
Zhan Wang, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
Yaojing Ma, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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