Osteoporosis preventive behavior in Thai older adults: feasibility and acceptability

J Gerontol Nurs. 2006 Jul;32(7):23-30. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20060701-04.

Abstract

The authors used a one-group pre-test-post-test design to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an osteoporosis prevention program and the effects of the program on knowledge, health beliefs, self-efficacy; and osteoporosis preventive behaviors in older adults. Participants included 48 older adults who attended a health center in Thailand. Results revealed that the program was feasible and acceptable. A significant improvement in osteoporosis knowledge, health beliefs, self-efficacy, and osteoporosis preventive behaviors occurred. Findings suggest that the program helps older adults incorporate new knowledge and skills into their daily lives and helps them maintain bone health.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Aged / psychology*
  • Calcium, Dietary / administration & dosage
  • Exercise
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Feeding Behavior
  • Female
  • Health Behavior
  • Health Education / organization & administration*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Health Promotion / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Male
  • Needs Assessment
  • Nursing Evaluation Research
  • Nursing Methodology Research
  • Osteoporosis / ethnology
  • Osteoporosis / prevention & control*
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / ethnology*
  • Primary Prevention
  • Program Evaluation
  • Self Care / methods
  • Self Care / psychology*
  • Self Efficacy
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Thailand / epidemiology

Substances

  • Calcium, Dietary