Assess the Prevalence of Osteoporosis Among Middle Aged Women in Mamandur

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Osteoporosis among Middle Aged Women and to associate the prevalence of Osteoporosis among Middle Aged Women with their demographic and Clinical variables. Methods: Quantitative approach and non-experimental descriptive research design was used. The data collection included two parts. Part A: Demographic variables, Part B:Clinical Variables, Part C: Standardized rating scale to assess the bone mineral density.A total of 130 middle aged women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were chosen as samples by using non-probability purposive sampling technique. The study was conducted at Mamandur, Kancheepuram dt. Results: The data were analyzed and interpreted based on the objectives using descriptive and inferential statistics. Among 130 clients , 28 (22%) have normal T- score (less than - 1.0); 66(51%) have osteopenia ( - 1.0 to - 2.5 ) ; 36 ( 28%) have osteoporosis ( - 2.6 to - 4.0 ) and there is a statistical significant association on prevalence of osteoporosis among middle aged women with their demographic variables like age and type of family with T – score levels at 95% (P less than 0.05). Conclusion: Osteoporosis is an important public health problem leading to an increased risk of developing spontaneous and traumatic fractures. Because of the morbid consequences of osteoporosis, the prevention of this disease and its associated fractures is considered essential to the maintenance of health, quality of life, and independence in the elderly population.