Abstract
Background: Osteoporosis is a silent disabling clinical condition often attributed to ageing. It is of public health importance because of its complications and attendant morbidity and mortality.Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken of 2401 older patients (60 years and above) at the Geriatric Centre, University College Hospital, Ibadan. Candidate variables such as socio-demographic characteristics, anthropometric indices, physical and lifestyle habits were assessed. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were carried out using SPSS 17®.Results: The point prevalence of osteoporosis was 56.9% (males = 43.7% and females = 65.8%). The most significant factors associated with osteoporosis on logistics regression analyses were increasing age, female sex, lack of formal education, lack of engagement in occupational activities and living with relatives/friends. Receiving social support from relatives/friends, non-participation in sporting activities at younger ages, prolonged use of medications for peptic ...
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