COMPARISON OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF RURAL AND URBAN HOUSEHOLDS ABOUT THE EFFECT OF NUTRITIONAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH OSTEOPOROSIS

Background and Aim: Osteoporosis is a common bone disease that is due to decreased bone density and loss of bone mass and is one of the most common causes of bone fractures which is related to nutritional status. This study aimed to compare knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of rural and urban households about osteoporosis in Khorasan-Razavi and Qom provincesMethods: In a cross-sectional, random clustered study, 912 households (745 urban and 167 rural) were surveyed by using a valid KAP questionnaireResults: Based on the present results, the awareness of urban households about sunlight as the trigger of vitamin D production in both Razavi and Qom provinces were more than rural households(p<0.05). Unlike Razavi province, the awareness of rural households about calcium-containing foods was more favorable than urbans (p<0.05). In terms of attitude, urban populations were significantly better idea on daily milk consumption in both provinces. Daily consumption of milk, yogurt and cheese were higher in rural households in both provinces. Daily consumption of dough in urban households of Qom province was superior to Razavi Khorasan province than rural households (p<0.05). Daily intake of calcium and vitamin D in households over 50 years of age were higher in rural areas (p<0.05)Conclusion: Based on this study, nutritional information awareness program by policy makers in these provinces is recommended

کلیدواژه ها:

Knowledge ، Attitude and Practice ، Osteoporosis ، Urban Household ، Rural Household