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Race plays a role in the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of women with osteoporosis.
This study examined racial disparities in knowledge of osteoporosis among women aged 65 and over with osteoporosis. Focus groups were created with a total of 48 women (36 white, 12 African American) enrolled. A knowledge scale called “Osteoporosis & You” was used to compare scores. White women had a mean score of 7.8 versus African American women who scored a mean of 6.6 out of 10 on the scale. The “powerful others” domain was significantly higher among African Americans versus white women as well. These racial differences can impact bone health and indicated a need to improve education and awareness about osteoporosis among African American women.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Wright NC, Melton ME, Sohail M .
Race plays a role in the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of women with osteoporosis.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2019 Aug;6(4):707-18. doi: 10.1007/s40615-019-00569-w..
Keywords: Disparities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Osteoporosis, Women