Effectiveness of the Implemented Training Program in Changing Menopausal Women's Knowledge & Opinion toward Osteoporosis
Background: Osteoporosis Is A Major Global Public Health Problem And An Important Metabolic Bone Disease Associated With Significant Morbidity, Mortality, And Socioeconomic Burden. It Is Defined As A Skeletal Disorder Characterized By A Decrease In Bone Mass And Density, Leading To An Increased Risk Of Fragility Fractures. The Greatest Bone Loss Occurs In Women During Per-Menopause And Is Associated With Estrogen Insufficiency, A Condition Of Menopause. Aim: To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Implemented Training Program In Changing Menopausal Women's Knowledge And Opinion Toward Osteoporosis At Rheumatic And Rehabilitation Outpatients' Clinic In Mansoura University Hospital. Design: A Quasi-Experimental Design Was Used. Sample: Two Types Of Sample Were Recruited For This Study. The First Total 400 Menopausal Women Attending The Previous Mentioned Clinic Between May2012and March 2013. The Second Sample 120 Menopausal Women With Positive Diagnosis Of Osteoporosis. Tools For Data Collection: Three Tools Were Devised Specifically For The Study.Results: There Were Significant Improvements In The Women's Knowledge Scores About Osteoporosis Especially Related To Definition, Causes, Signs And Symptoms, Risk Factors, Intervention, Diagnosis And Nursing Management. Meanwhile, The Scores In The Follow Up (After 3 Months) Tended To Decline. Conclusion: The Women's Knowledge About Osteoporosis Was Significantly Improved During The Program Phases; At The Post Test And Follow Up After 3 Months. The Study Recommended That The Approach Can Be Replicated And Applied To Other Groups Of Menopausal Women.