Osteoporosis and Knowledge of Bone Decalcification in Workers of The National University of Education in Lima-Peru

Abstract

Objective. to determine the relationship between osteoporosis and knowledge of bone decalcification in workers of a national university in Lima. Materials and methods. Correlational study in workers over 40 years of age at the National University of Education in Lima-Peru. Purposive sample, a questionnaire validated by expert judgment with Cronbach's alpha of 0.926 was applied, and the participants gave their informed consent. Results. A total of 104 workers were interviewed, of whom 36.54% (38) were male and 63.46% (66) were female, with an average age of 55.32 +/- 9.09 years and an average Body Mass Index of 26.06 +/- 4.32. Bone fractures affected 19.2% of respondents and 6% of their parents. On the other hand, 63.5% of participants had medium to high knowledge of bone decalcification. While the prevalence of osteoporosis reached 25% (n=26). The research found little or no association (Spearman's Rho=-0.085) between knowledge of bone decalcification and osteoporosis. Discussion/Conclusion: UNE workers know bone decalcification.